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Thanksgiving in the Midst of Brokenness
This Thanksgiving, we're reflecting on God's goodness to bring beauty from brokenness. It's been a theme of Lifesong from the very beginning. Isaiah proclaims in 61:3 how Christ will give— ... a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a…
Where are they now? | The Jones Family
We had the privilege of first sharing Jack and Lindsay's powerful adoption story in 2017. Their story resonated deeply–not because it's a testimony of ease, but rather, because it's a story of redemption. A year has passed since their journey was first published, and adoption still impacts their…
Reaching Orphans Starts With You
Today, people like you help support 8,362 children in 13 countries. And over 7,000 children have come home through adoption. Through the 2018 Stories of Redemption Gift Catalog, you can see just a few of the many stories your gifts have helped this past year. Each story has started…
Where are they now? | The Hamon Family
We love telling you how God has moved mountains to bring children into loving families. Over the past year, we've gotten to share some pretty amazing adoption journeys–one of those being Chris and Katie's (you might remember their original story). Katie recently caught us up to speed on…
I Can’t Ask Friends and Family to Fund Our Adoption. Can I?
Asking for money for any reason is hard. Asking for money to fund an adoption is no easier. But is it wrong? Here are 3 questions to consider-- .1. Why are you asking for financial support? Adoption is expensive, but expense--alone--isn't always enough of a reason to ask other people for help.…
Look What God’s Doing in Tanzania!
God continues to do good things with your prayer and support in Tanzania. Here's a recent update from our team–. It's always a tense day when grades are released, because here in Tanzania, a school's student count for the next year is decided by a school's test performance…
3 Ways to Celebrate National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month! Each year, National Adoption Month (also called NAM) provides us with a unique opportunity to consider again the needs of our country's waiting children and families. With thousands of children here and around the world waiting to become sons and daughters, and with…
A New Peak
Adoption expenses are one of the most significant barriers for families seeking to adopt. The Peak family stepped out in faith and witnessed God break down those barriers. The following is their story. We first met our son during a host program in which he was…
Exciting Resources for Orphan Sunday
Orphan Sunday is coming—the day Christians around the globe will stand together for the orphan—and since you have a heart for fatherless and vulnerable children, you are invited and encouraged to get involved. Take a look. November 11, 2018: One day. One voice. One purpose. Orphan Sunday is…
It’s the God-Things
When God wants something to happen, He makes it happen. So it should come as no surprise that He worked in extraordinary ways to bring Ezra home to his family. His mom recalled– Looking back at our adoption journey, there have been so many God-things. One of…