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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…
10 Things to Know About The Adoption Super Bowl Ad
Photo credit:Toyota’s Super Bowl ad. The Ad is being called "inspirational" and "deeply moving." And with good reason. If you haven't yet had the chance to see Toyota's Super Bowl ad supporting adoption—and specifically adopting a child with special needs—take a look. Here are 10 things to know…
No Coincidences with God (An Adoption Miracle!)
The following family brought their son home from India in 2018 with help from a Lifesong matching grant. They recently sent a thank you note our way, along with an amazing account of God's faithfulness. In their words... We were emotionally exhausted when we applied to Lifesong.…
What Does James 1:27 Really Mean?
Guest blog post by Jason Johnson We completely renovated our house before moving in. The process took about 5 months in total, was messy and costly, but in the end, worth it. The finished product is beautiful and comfortable and a place we love to call home. But…
5 Families Show What Happens When You Support Adoption
Money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. But unfortunately, lack of funds is the top reason that only 5% of Christian families have actually adopted, though 38% have considered it. That’s where people like you come in. Because God calls each one of us to…
In the Battle to Adopt…
Guest post from the Stoll family, Lifesong fundraising support recipients. We first entered the adoption process in the midst of deep grief and loss. We'd just returned to the U.S. from serving as missionaries in Ethiopia due to the country's unrest. And we'd just buried my mother-in-law…
Your Longing & The Gospel
Happy New Year! If you rang in 2021 with a heavy heart or a keen sense of the world's brokenness, be encouraged— Our longing points us to the beauty of the Gospel story. As the following Lifesong Family shares, "Just as we waited with purposeful anticipation of the…
The Best of 2020 (According to You!)
2020 has been challenging, but we've seen God do some amazing things. As we reflect here at year-end, we're sharing 12 of our blog and social media posts that resonated most with you (and other members of our audience) in 2020. Thank you for following and being part…
Merry Christmas from the Kids!
We have so much to be thankful for! During the Christmas season, we remember the greatest gift God has ever given—Himself. And today, because people like you reflect His ultimate generosity by giving and advocating, thousands of orphaned and vulnerable children around the world know His extraordinary love.…
A Last-Minute Gift That Gives Back!
Still hunting for the perfect gift? Look no further. This gift idea is bound to make even the pickiest person smile. Most importantly, it brings joy and purpose to orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. (BONUS: No shipping required!) Give in your loved one's honor! When…