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Where Do I Start? An Adoption Guide
Guest post by Loving Shepherd Ministries Ever wish you had an adoption guide? Adoption can be an overwhelming process, and it’s ever-changing. Recent slow-downs in many countries and a vast number of agencies to choose from (both international and domestic) can lead you to ask questions like: Where…
Guatemala Update
We are thankful to share this update from our ministry partners at Village of Hope Guatemala. We want to take this space and thank our amazing beautiful teams and church partners. This season has been one that has been full to overflowing with our church partners blessing…
5 Simple Ways to Make this School Year Great for Your Adopted Child
The start of school can be a time of anxiety for all young learners, but it can be especially tough for our adopted kids. Curious students will often ask awkward questions. Simple school projects can inadvertently bring up hard things from the past. “Are you adopted?” It’s a…
Highest Scores, Excellent Teachers and Community Outreach
Last month marked the end of another school year at our three schools in Ethiopia. Once again our staff saw many students receive the highest marks on the national exams. Not only that, but 46 of our girls achieved the highest rank of 1st, 2nd or 3rd out…
The Gift of Special Needs
The first 15 years of our married life, my husband was a pediatric physical therapist. He began his career at a small clinic on the north side of Chicago working for kids with special needs. His ease with kids was one of the things that made him good…
3 Things You Need to Know Before Adoption
What parents wished they knew before adoption...I am sure that you could write 20 posts on that subject…But I'll share 3 I think are essential. Recently I heard former Atlanta fire chief, Kelvin Cochran share on a podcast three essential values in living a growing, sanctified life. He shared…
2018 Mid-Year Impact Report
We believe God calls us to care for orphans–and with you–we are reaching more than ever. God is using people like you to adopt, care, serve, and give to support orphans and vulnerable children through Lifesong. Take a look at what's happened in the first half of 2018.…
God Was Faithful Down to the Last Penny
We believe money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. Many families consider adoption, but for many the reason they don't start the journey is money. Today we share the testimony of a family's second adoption. We are so thankful for families who say…
Just Look At Them Now! | Liberia Update
Samuel and Moses are happy and healthy. They have big smiles these days, and like most boys in Liberia, they have lots of energy and love to play soccer. It hasn't always been so. Moses in 2012 Samuel in 2012 They were brought to the Home of Champions…
With God, No Adoption Expense Is Too Great
We believe money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. Adoption expenses are often one of the most significant barriers for families. At Lifesong, we have the privilege of seeing God work miracles in the lives of adoptive families every day. Zachariah and Erica…