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3 Ways to Celebrate National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month! Each year, National Adoption Month (also called NAM) provides us with a unique opportunity to consider again the needs of our country's waiting children and families. With thousands of children here and around the world waiting to become sons and daughters, and with…
Why “The Least of These” Matter Most
Bible scholars have argued the identity of "the least of these" for decades. Is Matthew 25 referring to the world's most destitute, or is it instructing believers to care for fellow Christians in need? Either way, both interpretations of "the least of these" have sufficient Biblical support in other passages. Scripture isn't silent…
5 Ways to Involve Your Family in Caring for Orphans
Because children learn best by example, there is no better way to teach them about God's heart for orphans than by caring–as a family–about fatherless children. Here are 5 ways we can lead our children by example. 1. Advocate Let's take every chance we get to demonstrate God's…
Hear from Sponsored Children in Ukraine
Ever wonder if sponsorship really makes a difference in the life of a child? . Orphaned children in Ukraine are given the opportunity to write letters back and forth with their sponsor, and here's what they have to say about it-- When I got my first letter from…
A Personal Invitation to Change a Child’s Life
Each time I go to Zambia, I get to see the fruitfulness of God's hand and the way that sponsors impact the lives of each of my favorite kiddos. I see the way [the students] are loved by each member of the Lifesong staff. I see the…
1-2-3 Sponsor Is Here!
1-2-3 Sponsor is here! And we are excited to see what God will do in the next 12 days for waiting children. This month, our goal is to add 123 new sponsorships to give more children around the world an opportunity to realize their potential. From September 10…
How Grandparents Can Support Adoption
One of the most impactful yet easily-overlooked influences in an adopted child's life comes from the grandparents. .A grandparent's support (or lack thereof) can make a world of difference in the life of a child. Here are five important ways every adoptive grandparent can support adoption: 1. Be…
2018 Mid-Year Impact Report
We believe God calls us to care for orphans–and with you–we are reaching more than ever. God is using people like you to adopt, care, serve, and give to support orphans and vulnerable children through Lifesong. Take a look at what's happened in the first half of 2018.…
Who Loves? A Book (Series) Review + Giveaway!
Children in foster care typically have many people moving in and out of their lives. This revolving door can lead children to believe that nobody loves them. ... And if we're honest, it's hard to blame them. Introducing the Who Loves? series. The Forgotten Initiative, a foster care ministry of…
World Day Against Child Labour
Students in Haiti enjoy some downtime together. The United Nations has declared June 12 to be World Day Against Child Labour. Who's affected? Why does it matter? What should we do? Who's affected? An estimated 152 million children around the world aged 5 to 14 work for…