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Why Ask Why: Decoding Your Child’s Perplexing Behavior
Often, caregivers get stuck in an endless cycle of correcting our children's unwanted behavior ... without experiencing any effective long-term change. Even if we manage to make them comply in the moment, the behavior is simply waiting to emerge again. This reality can leave us feeling exhausted, discouraged,…
From Stranger to Daughter in 13 Hours
Like many things in life, adoption rarely happens "according to plan." Josh & Kelsey planned to adopt a newborn, but God had a different idea in mind. Not only would they adopt a 19-month-old, but they would bring her home less than 24 hours after learning about her.…
How to Be a Healthy Parent This Year
By now, you know that parenting isn't a sprint—it's a marathon. And especially when we bring children into our home with extra or unique challenges and needs, it can feel like an ultra marathon. Dr. Karyn Purvis—now with the Lord—was (and is) one of the most respected child…
Putting Together Their Family Puzzle
We believe God intended all children to be in a safe and loving Christian family. But sometimes, that intention isn't always obvious. Some families struggle to stay together. Adoptions can take years or fall through altogether. Things don't always happen as we see fit. But God is always…
One Man’s Radical Journey to Orphan Care
God works in mysterious ways toaccomplish His good purposes. Watch the inspiring story of how He ultimately used a failing food business to reach thousands of orphans around the world. And YOU are part of this story. https://vimeo.com/275866273 An interview with Gary Ringger Gary Ringger—Founder and President of…
New Life! An Update from Ukraine
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine–. . The Christmas season gives us unique opportunities to reach orphans and vulnerable young adults in our community.. One highlight this year was our New Life gathering for…
“We Get To Be His Family!”
The statistics hold true–older children are less likely to be adopted. And in Ukraine, as these young adults age out of orphanages, 70% will face organized crime, prostitution, suicide or drug overdose within two years. Thankfully, age didn’t stand between Russell & Kellie and their 16-year-old son, Elmir.…
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Orphan Care
This time each year, we pause to honor the life and leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll celebrate his extraordinary courage and reminisce about his famous March on Washington where 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to hear his now-iconic "I have a dream!" speech. But if…
Let’s Celebrate Zambia!
Your support for orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia is changing lives! Here's some recent news from our team– We're celebrating a graduation! Last month, Lifesong School celebrated its second graduation. 10 students graduated from Lifesong School in Garneton, including 6 girls, which is nearly unheard of…
The Perfect Author Wrote Their Story
Every family you come across has a different story. And in each of these, we see God–the perfect author–orchestrating unique details. With the help of a Lifesong matching grant, Emmi became a part of her family's story. Her father, Kyle, shared about their journey– I don't even…