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2 Things to Remember About Adoption Funding
ADOPTION FUNDING CAN BE STICKY. While most of us would rather get our wisdom teeth pulled (again!) than talk about money, let's be honest: For many families, getting help with adoption funding can be the difference between adopting and not being able to adopt a child in need. And it's…
Is God Calling You to Adopt?
"How do I know if I'm supposed to adopt?" As an adoptee and an adoptive mom, I hear questions about calling all the time. These are good questions with complicated answers. So here are 3 things to consider— 1. Adoption is good. No, adopting a child is not…
What Kids in Liberia Need Most
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids in Liberia and around the world. We’re excited to share what God is doing through you. Here's a new update from our team— Here in Liberia, education is a gift. It's an opportunity few children have and even fewer take for granted.…
What Is the Next Right Thing?
"Just do the next right thing." It's the rallying cry of those who support foster or adoption work and ministry. In fact, here at Lifesong, it's a big part of our mission. We believe God calls every Christ-follower to care for orphans and those who cannot care for…
Meet Jean-Louis, Haiti’s Newest Tap Tap Driver
Thank you for supporting the ministry in Haiti through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. Enjoy this update from our team. Employment is one of the greatest tools for orphan prevention. From creating opportunities for our graduates to providing a steady income to at-risk families, job creation and orphan prevention is…
5 Things My Adopted Daughter Taught Me
Guest post by Lifesong mom, adoption advocate, and blogger Lissa Anglin We adopted our daughter from China ... when she was 2 years old. And in the course of the almost 3 years that she has been home, I have heard some iteration of the phrase “she’s so…
Video: What Does God Say About Justice?
Justice. The small word holds significant weight. It's something everyone longs for, and yet it's often at the center of disagreement and controversy. In Scripture, it isn't uncommon to find "justice" in passages regarding the orphaned, widowed, and vulnerable. For example... He executes justice for the fatherless and…
Valentine’s Day: What It Should Mean to Christians
Valentine's Day. Most people either love it or hate it. So what should it mean to people who love Jesus? Valentine's Day--much like Santa at Christmas--began in legend with ties to a saint from early Christianity. Also like Santa and Christmas, Valentine's Day has morphed into something completely…
Visit Lifesong Haiti Today!
We aren't all able to hop on a plane and fly across the ocean to visit our team in Haiti,so we brought the Lifesong Haiti team to you.Keep scrolling to take theHaiti Virtual Vision Trip ... Welcome to Lifesong Haiti! While you're here, you'll learn some of the…
Our Team in Thailand Is Moving!
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids in Thailand and around the world. We’re excited to share what God is doing through you. Here's an update from our teammate Jason Glass— At least 600,000 migrant children in Thailand live on construction sites. These children are particularly vulnerable to…