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One Man’s Radical Journey to Orphan Care
God works in mysterious ways toaccomplish His good purposes. Watch the inspiring story of how He ultimately used a failing food business to reach thousands of orphans around the world. And YOU are part of this story. https://vimeo.com/275866273 An interview with Gary Ringger Gary Ringger—Founder and President of…
“We Get To Be His Family!”
The statistics hold true–older children are less likely to be adopted. And in Ukraine, as these young adults age out of orphanages, 70% will face organized crime, prostitution, suicide or drug overdose within two years. Thankfully, age didn’t stand between Russell & Kellie and their 16-year-old son, Elmir.…
The Perfect Author Wrote Their Story
Every family you come across has a different story. And in each of these, we see God–the perfect author–orchestrating unique details. With the help of a Lifesong matching grant, Emmi became a part of her family's story. Her father, Kyle, shared about their journey– I don't even…
Including the Fatherless in Your New Year’s Resolutions
For many, the new year is a fresh start. A clean slate. A perfect time to realign your priorities and cultivate healthy habits. But in this season of personal improvement, we often neglect to appropriately consider others in our New Year's Resolutions. If you're in the midst of…
Dyness’s Miracle
In Zambia, 4 in 10 girls don't attend high school, let alone graduate. Many girls marry before they reach age 18 or rely on prostitution in order to survive. Born and raised in Zambia, Dyness was on track to become one of those statistics. But God had different…
You Helped Bring This Son Home
Through their journey as parents, James and Lyndsi have walked through deep valleys and set their feet on high mountains. In James’ words– We have always tried to plan out what we thought our lives would look like. We thought we knew, but God had other ideas…
Chrislaine’s New (and better!) Foundation
Meet Chrislaine Just three years ago, it didn't appear she would ever gain more than a sixth-grade education. Now 17 years old, she is in the ninth grade at Lifesong Christian School in Bercy, Haiti, and is on track to graduate in a few short years. Her…
Their Daughter Arrived Just In Time For Christmas
This year, thousands of children will experience the holidays without a family, and thousands of families willing to adopt will go through this season waiting for their child. But we take heart in stories like the Girlando family's, being reassured that God works in big ways to bring…
Giving Tuesday Is This Week!
The holidays are here, and the best parts are just getting started. From early morning shopping, to parties and gift exchanges, to spending time with those we love, these days will be filled with to-do lists and schedules. But tucked in the midst of this busy season is…
Where are they now? | The Jones Family
We had the privilege of first sharing Jack and Lindsay's powerful adoption story in 2017. Their story resonated deeply–not because it's a testimony of ease, but rather, because it's a story of redemption. A year has passed since their journey was first published, and adoption still impacts their…