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How Friday Changes Everything
This weekend we'll celebrate Easter. On a Friday night two thousand years ago, chaos and uncertainty reigned. Jesus had just died, and His disciples immediately went into hiding for fear of their lives. Followers of Jesus grieved in their homes and waited with anxious hearts, asking questions like—…
Loaves, Fish, & Adoption Funding
What God desires to happen, He makes happen. God is faithful to give us what we need in order to live in obedience to His will. And we find evidence of this in a story tucked in each of the four Gospels. 5,000 people had gathered to hear…
5 Helpful Things to Say to an Anxious Child
As parents, if we're feeling fearful or unsure, then we can rightly assume our kids are feeling it, too. Children who have experienced trauma are especially prone to anxious feelings in uncertain times. According to Karyn Purvis and the Institute of Child Development, "A major detrimental outcome of…
“The Moment We Knew We Were Called to Adopt.”
Just three years after grieving the loss of their daughter, Jon and Kristen felt called to adopt. The following post written by Jon details their journey from calling to homecoming. In January 2013, we mourned the loss of our daughter Kate. She was stillborn at seven months. We…
Is This A Bad Reason to Adopt?
The road to adoption is messy. There's a reason why only 5% of practicing Christians adopt, even though 38% have considered it. To consider adoption is to embark on an introspective journey where we see ourselves in our most vulnerable light. But take heart! Ahna is a mom…
Finn’s Gift: Becoming a Mission-Minded Family
Generosity is often generational. Time and time again, we see former orphans becoming orphan advocates and adoptees becoming adoption advocates and even adoptive parents. It echos John's words in 1 John: "We love because He first loved us." At the end of 2019, we were reminded of this…
“This Girl Is a Miracle Girl”
Here at Lifesong, we're honored to be part of over 8,000 adoption journeys and counting. While every story is unique, there are some themes that unite them all, like God's provision, faithfulness, and perfect timing. And each is clearly seen in Andrew and Anna's journey to their daughter,…
4 Things You Should Know about Fear
When we take a leap of faith, fear is never far off. Even Lifesong's creation story has notes of fear. Our founder, Gary Ringger, had no idea what was in store when God called him to use his business for His glory, not Gary's. But when called beyond…
“Would You Give These Three a Family?”
When God calls us beyond our limits, how do we respond? Steven and Chelsea set a good example when they were called to three international adoptions (rather than the one domestic adoption they had planned). Their plan: Reflect on the promises He's kept. Look back at His faithfulness. Remind…
Think Big: What 2020 Could Hold
2020 is less than a day away! Even with the new decade rapidly approaching, there's still time this year to make a big difference in the coming year. From now until midnight on Tuesday, December 31, your gift to Lifesong is matched up to $1,000,000. What would…