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And Then She Changed Her Mind…
The road to adoption was not an easy one for Chris and me. It was paved with loss and heartache, but we could have never imagined our story being anywhere close to as amazing as what God wrote for us. We made the decision to pursue adoption at…
Farming the Future: The Power of Sustainable Business
When you hear the termsustainable business,what comes to mind? Green business, renewable energy, harnessing the power of the sun?So many possibilities ... and in certain discussions, these answers would be correct. Sustainable business in our context refers to businesses or enterprises that are generating revenue and profit to…
Wait Gain: 5 Truths for Seasons of Waiting
Waiting. It doesn't sound hard, and yet it can be excruciating. Though the word implies sitting still, waiting requires more action than virtually any other assignment from God. Whether you are waiting on adoption or fostering news, or whether you are waiting for something else entirely, here are 5 truths…
3 Ways You Can Support Family Preservation
Easy answers rarely exist when caring for vulnerable children around the world. Thankfully, hard questions can be used by God to cause us to think more deeply and critically about difficult topics. One frequently asked question: Is it possible to support international adoption and family preservation simultaneously? We…
Singles and Orphan Care: Husband Not Required
Guest post written by Leslie Anne You’re single. You have a heart for orphans and want to get involved. You’re excited about the opportunity God has given you to follow after Him wholeheartedly with a single-focus and can barely believe you’ve been blessed with the freedom to seek…
When God Pays the Bills
On August 11th, 2013, we were on the brink of a financial crisis. We had already been through several years of a struggling business. We had depleted our three-figure savings and were trying to resolve a three-figure business debt that the bank demanded to be paid in full.…
3 Truths When Mother’s Day Is Hard
For women all over the country, Sunday will bring a bombardment of sticky, unidentifiable crafts. Mothers will treasure these masterpieces even if they have no idea what they actually are. Fact: There are worse things in life than looking like a hippo in a child's drawing of the…
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…
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…
Independent, and Not Alone | An Update from Bolivia
Delores* and Roberto* work hard to attain skills that help them live independent lives. As children, they were abandoned by their parents, and as is often the case, they moved from orphanage to orphanage. Finally, in 2015, they were placed in the care of our team. At Lifesong,…