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Chosen to Adopt
Many families deal with the harsh reality of infertility. And for these families, adoption can feel like Plan B. Such was the case for Andrew and Bonnie. But a word from God led to a shift in their perspective. The following is Bonnie's testimony. My husband Andrew and…
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…
“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.…
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…
Our Gift to You at Christmas
This is a week for giving, so we want to give something to you. We're excited to give you this free resource and prayer guide entitled: 15 Days of Prayer for Orphans. In it, you'll learn more about orphans, as well as kids in foster care. Additionally,…
You Helped Bring This Son Home
Through their journey as parents, James and Lyndsi have walked through deep valleys and set their feet on high mountains. In James’ words– We have always tried to plan out what we thought our lives would look like. We thought we knew, but God had other ideas…
2018 Lifesong Year In Review
Your giving matters. Generous givers like you support children through global orphan care ministries, Christian adoption funding, and foster care initiatives. By God's grace, here are some of the things we accomplished together in 2018: Global Orphan Care God continues to use your gifts and prayer to reach…