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Why We Adopted a Child with Down Syndrome
Guest post by 2019 Lifesong adoption matching grant recipient, Down syndrome advocate, and writer, Ellie Sanazaro. "Your daughter's test results came back normal." "I'm sorry. Can you say that again?" I sat in disbelief as I listened to the voice on the phone. 6 months earlier, my OB/GYN…
How My Family Fell in Love with Ethiopia
Hi! We're the Dietz family. Our family of seven: Travis, Shonda (me), plus our five teenagers just returned from another amazing trip to work with Lifesong for Orphans' schools in Ziway and Adami Tulu, Ethiopia. We're often asked how we first got involved with Lifesong, so here's an…
What Happens When We Support Children Together
Jim and Elizabeth knew they would adopt. They just didn't know when or how. Together as a newly married couple from Somerset County, New Jersey, they had both worked in organizations through legal and charity work that opened their eyes to children in need all over the world.…
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…
Now Reaching Orphans in South Korea!
As you know, we live in a big world with equally big needs. So it's our joy and privilege to partner with existing ministries where God is already at work reaching the most vulnerable. Today, Lifesong partners around the world include fellow organizations, local churches, and courageous individuals…
Dad, You Are Needed in Orphan Care. Here’s Why.
Kids need a dad today more than ever. The role of a compassionate dad cannot be overestimated—especially for children who have experienced trauma. Orphan care, foster care, and adoption efforts suffer without men. So here are 6 thoughts from men who are reaching children in need around the…
Foster Care 101: Your Guide to Foster Care Awareness Month
Guest post by Sarah Wilson of The Forgotten Initiative, an advocate ministry of Lifesong. May is Foster Care Awareness Month. We at The Forgotten Initiative believe that awareness leads to action. We believe that when the body of Christ hears about foster care and learns about needs and…
Should We Help Other Countries Before Our Own?
No question about it, here in the United States, people need our help. Adults are scared. Kids are hungry. Families are hurting. So it's easy—even justifiable—to think we should limit our concern and our resources to the needs right here in the U.S. Some might even argue it's…
Exciting Update | Haiti Deaf Academy
"Who is my neighbor?" In Luke 10, a religious man asks Jesus this question. Jesus answers with the familiar parable about the Good Samaritan who showed mercy to the man in need. At the end of the story, Jesus says,Go and do likewise. Throughout the Bible, we see…
Valentine’s Day: What It Should Mean to Christians
Valentine's Day. Most people either love it or hate it. So what should it mean to people who love Jesus? Valentine's Day--much like Santa at Christmas--began in legend with ties to a saint from early Christianity. Also like Santa and Christmas, Valentine's Day has morphed into something completely…