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What Could Happen in 2024?
With the new year fast approaching, what might 2024 hold? While nothing is certain, we hold fast to God's promise— “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families.” —Psalm 68:5–6 This past year, God used…
A Place to Belong: 2023 Year In Review
As we reflect on 2023, we see so many ways God worked through you to help orphaned and vulnerable children feel seen, known, and loved. So our team chose some stories that belong in our 2023 year-in-review because they remind us of God's faithfulness through you this year. …
How a Matching Grant Was God’s Faithfulness to Our Family
When we decided to grow our family through adoption, we knew we wanted to pursue an adoption from Asia. However, as we started looking into different programs, the adoption fees seemed beyond our ability. We ultimately came to the decision to spend our entire savings and trust that…
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…