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All in His Perfect Time
Taylor and Erin had been married for nearly five years when they first began their adoption journey. From the beginning of their marriage, they had a passion for children. After several years of waiting, hoping, and praying for a child, it became clear that their journey would not…
11 Years and 7 Adoptions Later
In Christian circles, it’s common to hear the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” But Scripture tells us a different story. In 2 Corinthians, we can read about Paul’s time in Asia– “We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the…
5 Examples of Adoption in the Bible
There's no denying that adoption is central to the Gospel message– Foryou did not receivethe spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit ofadoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" (Romans 8:15) But if adoption is so near to God's…
God Keeps Building His Ministry in Zambia!
God has built amazing things in Zambia! And with your support, the work continues. Here's a recent update from our team– Building Kingdom Men In early July, 74 young men from our Student Life program gathered for a weekend-long men's retreat. The theme–Kingdom Men–focused on breaking away…
Financially Impossible? Not for God.
Choosing a hard yes over an easy no. From fundraising to waiting to adjusting, adopting isn't easy. But with God's leading, every adoptive and foster family makes the decision to say YES to their child (and the JOY that comes with them), even when it seems impossible. Hear…
6 Podcasts About Adoption, Foster, & Orphan Care
On the hunt for a new podcast? Look no further. If you're interested in foster, adoption, or orphan care, these 6 podcasts are for you– 1. The Forgotten Podcast Who's the Host:Jami Kaeb, founder of The Forgotten Initiative,Lifesong'sfoster care ministry What It's About: Simply put,this podcast exists to…
It Was Instant Love
Love at first sight. It's the stuff of fairy tales and romantic comedies... right? Believe in it or not, nearly all parents talk about this feeling. When their son or daughter is born, many birth parents mention the instant love they had for their child. And the same…
Reaching the Fatherless Among the Unreached
There are orphans in every country and every people group around the world. The fatherless are in our communities, and the fatherless are often among the unreached. Who are the unreached? According to the Joshua Project, an unreached people group is one in which there is no…
Food, Friends, & Fundraising | Chef’s Table
On May 14, nine of Central Illinois’ top chefs gathered at The Cannery in Eureka, IL for Chef’s Table–an exclusive tasting event hosted by and benefitting Lifesong for Orphans. The event raised over $195,000 to help orphans become sons and daughters. 305 special guests, 23 generous sponsors, 9…
“You Picked Me!”
Adoption is a beautiful picture of the Gospel. We were lost and God found us. We were orphaned and He gave us a home. Adopting families often realize these parallels in the most profound ways. Courtney and Trey, a family of ours who received a matching grant, are…