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Living on God’s Time
We love watching amazing things happen as God brings children into loving homes. When Frank and Tonya’s family needed funds (and quickly), God showed up in a big way. In Tonya's words— When I think back to how God used Lifesong to bring Hayden into our family,…
New Update from Liberia!
We are excited to share an update from Liberia. Here is what your giving and praying are doing for orphaned and vulnerable children today—. 14 of our older boys are now part of the new Lifesong Vocational Training Program, which is a hands-on, general construction project. They are…
“Were we foolish to even pursue adoption?”
Questions and doubts can fill the adoption journey--the Brucato family can testify to this. But by trusting in the Lord’s leading, they have brought two sons home from Ethiopia. They shared their story with us— It would not be an exaggeration to say that at many times…
Why “The Least of These” Matter Most
Bible scholars have argued the identity of "the least of these" for decades. Is Matthew 25 referring to the world's most destitute, or is it instructing believers to care for fellow Christians in need? Either way, both interpretations of "the least of these" have sufficient Biblical support in other passages. Scripture isn't silent…
Matching Grants and a Matchless God
Adopting three children internationally can create some significant financial hurdles. The Ashburn family, through two matching grants and a lot of prayer, saw the Lord provide for their God-sized need. We adopted three siblings, and that meant we had three times the international fees! Having received a…
5 Ways to Involve Your Family in Caring for Orphans
Because children learn best by example, there is no better way to teach them about God's heart for orphans than by caring–as a family–about fatherless children. Here are 5 ways we can lead our children by example. 1. Advocate Let's take every chance we get to demonstrate God's…
God Is Doing Big Things in Zambia!
Thanks to your continued support and sponsorship of children in Zambia, we have this exciting update to share with you from the team– We have BIG news! Earlier this month, we received official recognition that our new Lifesong Vocational School is officially registered and approved with the…
Hear from Sponsored Children in Ukraine
Ever wonder if sponsorship really makes a difference in the life of a child? . Orphaned children in Ukraine are given the opportunity to write letters back and forth with their sponsor, and here's what they have to say about it-- When I got my first letter from…
A Personal Invitation to Change a Child’s Life
Each time I go to Zambia, I get to see the fruitfulness of God's hand and the way that sponsors impact the lives of each of my favorite kiddos. I see the way [the students] are loved by each member of the Lifesong staff. I see the…
1-2-3 Sponsor Is Here!
1-2-3 Sponsor is here! And we are excited to see what God will do in the next 12 days for waiting children. This month, our goal is to add 123 new sponsorships to give more children around the world an opportunity to realize their potential. From September 10…