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10 Simple Ways Your Church Can Serve Foster Families
Foster care is a Church problem, not a state child welfare problem. It is a Gospel issue first, not a government issue. The Church has both the duty and privilege to speak on behalf of and stand for the sake of those who cannot speak and stand for…
Because He First Loved Us: 2014 Year in Review
Whenever a year comes to a close, it's always good to reflect back on how God has used people like you to bless children in need. Take a look to see what your giving did in 2014! Because people like you make this possible, a few of…
Lessons God Taught Me On The Bathroom Floor
In 2014, guest blogger & Lifesong Adoptive mom Nicole Schmidt shared candidly about the struggles she and her husband faced after bringing their older sons home. Today, over 6 years later, her words hold up. Enjoy this guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives... Our entire adoption…
7 Memory Verses About the Fatherless
The Bible is full of verses that demonstrate God's love for the fatherless— and as God's children, we are invited to care for the fatherless too. Scripture memory is a great place to start and a fun activity you can do as a family. It helps instill a…
Answering God’s Call to Care for Orphans in Tanzania
In 1988, I saw children playing on and roaming the streets of Tanzania. They told me, they don't have a place to stay. So I asked myself, "Why are these kids suffering this way, with nobody to care for them?"
The Difference “I’m Proud of You” Can Make
Minho was the oldest boy on his soccer team and the best player there. As the younger, less-experienced boys called for the ball, Minho was generous to pass it.
Six Young Mothers Choose Baptism in Zambia
Hannah arrived at our ministry sit in Zambia as a pregnant teenager, carrying the weight of overwhelming circumstances. Not only was she in need of physical help, but she was in desperate need of hope.