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Moving Day! | Bolivia Update
It was moving day in Bolivia. Both the Boys' and the Girls' homes moved into new houses this month. There was an amazing property that became available for the boys, who have been looking for more space for a year, and the homeowner also had a family member…
Your Invitation to a Graduation | Ethiopia
Lifesong schools exist to prepare students--mentally and spiritually--to launch into the world. So it would seem appropriate at the end of a school year to reflect on the goodness of God. At the end of the school year, each of the three Lifesong school campuses in Ethiopia has its own…
How Camp Is Changing Lives in Ukraine
Endless laughter, sunkissed faces, lifelong friends... With summer officially underway, camps here in the U.S. and around the world are in full swing. At Lifesong Ukraine, staff and children are in the midst of their busy camp season. These 5- to 7-day camps include studying the Bible, playing games, hiking outdoors, and singing around…
A Word to Waiting Families | Family Friday
We have had adoption in our DNA since before we met or married. As singles, Peter and I had the desire in our hearts to, yes, have biological children if the Lord provided in that way, but also to grow our future family through adoption! And when we…
Perfect Timing | Family Friday
Our adoption was a little nuts. We had been waiting for about 6 months to be matched with a domestic birthmom, expecting the process to go pretty slowly once we were chosen. Amazingly, our adoption began and ended VERY quickly. We had some money saved, but not enough…
Adoption: One Man’s Extraordinary Effort
All believers are called to care for the fatherless. Most of us would readily agree, but so often it's hard to know what to do or how we can meet the needs of these precious children. One man from West Virginia took this truth to heart and found a creative way…
To Dad: From Your Adoptive Daughter
My story began in Romania with a 19-year-old unwed girl who wasn't able to take care of me. The Lord sovereignly chose adoption for me. I am blessed that a man and a woman from the United States made a decision that radically altered my life forever when…
3 Reasons Orphan Care Needs Testosterone
The first time Mike Howerton thought about orphans was on a mission trip to Kenya in 1999. He and his team were ministering to street children ranging in age from 2 to 13. Moved by what he saw, Mike asked a missionary, "What is the hope for these…
How to Raise $11,000 | Family Friday
Finances and paperwork are two of the greatest hurdles for adopting families. Brian and Rebecca found this to be true. In their words ... We were towards the end of our adoption journey when a friend, who was also a pastor of a church, told us about their Lifesong matching…
Why Education Is Serious Joy in Zambia
Recently, a small team from Lifesong had the opportunity to put feet on the ground in Zambia. And they saw first-hand what God is doing through ministry partners and supporters like you. What the team discovered in their brief but beneficial visit was an overwhelming testament to the goodness of…