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I Was 15, Pregnant, and Terrified. Here’s What Happened Next.
"I'll never forget the moment I found out I was pregnant. The only word I can use to describe it is fear."
Bringing Home Twins: A Haiti Adoption Story
Letters like this from families we serve never get old. Every word is a glimpse of God's faithfulness and the beauty of adoption lived out.
When Love Looks Like Surrender: An Adoption Story
When Anna and Matthew stepped out
to begin an adoption journey, they knew it would require faith. What they didn’t know was just how much it would ask of them—and how deeply it would change them.
It was not at all what they were prepared for.
For Every Foster and Adoptive Parent Who’s Worn Thin—Good Friday Is for You
Listen, I don't have to tell you the world is broken—you've seen it up close. You've seen it in the thousand-yard stare of a child who's learned not to trust.In the CPS reports stacked higher than hope.In the tantrum that's really a battle cry. And if you're parenting…
Provision at Every Turn: Our Adoption Story
We had three biological children, but we knew God had one more for our family, but not biologically. So for years, my wife had felt the call to adopt a child from India. It just took a while for me to realize this and open my heart to…
Why We Adopted a Child with Down Syndrome
I sat in disbelief as I listened to the voice on the phone. 6 months earlier, my OB/GYN had told me, "The test detected an extra X chromosome." Those words had set my husband and me on a journey we never expected: becoming special needs parents.
Or so we thought.
Urgent Advocacy Opportunity
Waiting children in China need your voice. So thank you for responding to this urgent advocacy opportunity. Today, we come to you with an urgent request on behalf of nearly 300 children whocontinue to wait in orphanagesacross China—children who have families ready and waiting to bring them home.…
How God’s Provision Changed Our Entire Adoption Story
Every adoption story is unique, but they all have one thing in common—God's provision. Here at Lifesong, we love celebrating families who have experienced His generosity firsthand. Families like Seth and Becky's, who recently adopted a little boy. Here's their story— We are thankful to the Lord Jesus,…
Announcing a New President to Further Lifesong’s Gospel-Centered Mission
An important announcement from Lifesong for Orphans Founder and President, Gary Ringger— Thank you for your continued support in helping bring joy and purpose to orphaned and vulnerable children. Your partnership is invaluable as we work together to make an eternal impact. For the past several years, Marla…
Make This a Year of Healing with Post-Adoption Support
https://youtu.be/fHMdVVbFRoM?si=VSrX-1gRX8HWKfW5 Watch Lifesong families talk about post-adoption support. Adoptive families face unique transitions, traumas, and needs that can feel overwhelming, especially in challenging seasons. If you or your loved ones find yourselves walking through a valley right now, know this: You are not alone, and there is hope.…