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They Went Back. | Vasya and Anna’s Story
It's been 8 months since the war in Ukraine began. On Saturday, a wave of attacks—directly aimed at Ukraine's energy infrastructure—dealt another devastating blow to the power grid, leaving over 1.5 million Ukrainians in the dark. And yet we know, even during these deeply confusing and painful times,…
They were forced to flee their country. Now, they’re helping other refugees.
On the night of March 4, there were two hours of uninterrupted bombings in Izium, Ukraine. As the bombings grew closer, Tatiana huddled with her two young boys in the basement of their home and prayed. But not the prayer you might imagine. In her words, "I asked…
News From Ukraine: Friday, August 5
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. "My life is divided into before and after February 24." —Tatiana, Ukrainian Refugee in Poland Lives are divided. Many Ukrainian refugees can recall the exact place they were on February 24th, when they…
News from Ukraine: Wednesday, July 13
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. Will I wear Jesus' crown, or will I carry His yoke?BogdanLifesong Ukraine Team Leader In the last few months of war, Bogdan has been moved by Jesus' words in Matthew 11... "Come to me, all…
News from Ukraine: Thursday, June 15
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. World Refugee Day is this coming Monday. While this day has been internationally recognized for the last 21 years, this February, it took on new meaning within the Lifesong family. With over 20 years of…
News from Ukraine: Wednesday, May 11
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. THE WAR IN UKRAINE CONTINUES. Perhaps, like us, you're following news outlets to stay updated on the war in Ukraine. One week, Russia's military is gaining ground. The next, Ukrainian troops are reclaiming occupied territories.…
Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn’t the American Dream | A Review
Looking for your next read? We've got you covered. Pick up Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream by Brian Fikkert and Kelly Kapic. Here at Lifesong, we believe every Christian is called to do something for orphans and vulnerable children. Some people will adopt, some will…
News From Ukraine: Tuesday, April 26
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. Jesus is alive! Ukraine follows the Orthodox calendar, so Easter celebrations took place this weekend. Churches were extremely full as they celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. One of our team members in Chernigov reported that…
Faces on the Frontline: Relief & Evacuation In Ukraine
War in Ukraine rages on. Despite relief efforts, civilians are now being targeted, and infrastructure in major cities has been devastated. Over 10 million people—nearly a quarter of Ukraine’s population—have fled their homes seeking safety. Of those who have evacuated, 4.3 million have crossed the border into neighboring…
News From Ukraine: Wednesday, April 6
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. Relief, evacuation, refugee care. These three needs have quickly become the top priorities of our team in Ukraine. As always, orphaned and vulnerable children remain at the center of our ministry. And praise God, all…