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Slavery does still exist. Disguised under the term human trafficking, it's one of the fastest-growing crimes. And it often hides in plain sight. Since today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we hope these 7 statistics will shed light on the global crisis, and that with them, you'll…
Words by mom, blogger, and Lifesong grant recipient Cady Driver All images are of Lifesong families Here's to the husband, who realized a life shift when he heard the sniff, saw the screen glow turned his way, heard the question... "Babe, look at this. Can we? Should we?…
This Sunday,nearly 193 million Americans will dedicate their evening to Super Bowl LVII. That's more than one out of every four people in the U.S. While there's nothing inherently wrong with enjoying a good football game, we think of Nelson Mandela's famous quote— “The true character of society…
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." —Romans 8:18 Paul wrote this verse referring to our momentary suffering during our time on Earth and our eternal bliss when we're fully united to the Lord. But we…
The reality of life in a broken world is that we hurt. And perhaps nowhere is this pain more poignant than in the lives of hurting children. We see brokenness both in the news and in our homes. We see it in overpacked orphanages and CPS offices. And…
Guest post by Amanda Baird from More Than Enough A few years ago, I listened to an audiobook with one of my foster children. As the narrator described how a little boy’s aunt and uncle were treating him terribly, my foster daughter gasped, “He needs to be in…
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.…
From Not Enough... The words "not enough" are heard every day inside of our nation's foster care system... Not enough resources. Not enough support. Not enough families. Thankfully, churches, organizations, and advocates like you are working tirelessly to serve children and families. But moving from “not enough” to…
Waiting is hard work. Whether you're waiting to complete an adoption, to learn about a foster care placement, or for general direction from God, remember these words from Paul David Tripp in his book, A Shelter in the Time of Storm: “Remember,waiting isn't just about what you are hoping…
The Olympic Games are finally here! The sports world has officially gathered in Tokyo, and for the next two weeks, we'll get to enjoy the beautiful ceremonies and impressive athletes that take center stage. It's no secret that many Olympians from the past were adopted, but did you…