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4 Tickets on the Last Flight Out
Both international travel and adoption come with unpredictable elements. But add a pandemic to the mix and the word "unpredictable" takes on a whole new meaning. Hear how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted one Lifesong family—Kelly, Laura, and Sloane, who was adopted from Ethiopia two years ago—as they traveled…
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…
“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…
The Crazy Idea of Adopting a Child Sharing My Condition
According to the National Council for Adoption... 88.5% of children adopted by U.S. families have special needs or a challenging medical condition. In some situations, these children are viewed as "less than" or "undesirable", so their parents abandon them. In other situations, their needs simply can't be met.…
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…
This Is the Solution to Orphans’ Needs
The solution to orphans' needs: The Church. Over and over in Scripture, God commands His followers to serve the marginalized and neglected, hurt and abused. And He demonstrates this in the person and work of Jesus Christ, from His interactions with the lowest of society to His ultimate…
The God of Timing, Not Timelines
Every week, our team receives testimonials and stories from families we've served. And we love it. We constantly see God working in miraculous ways to get His kids into loving, Christian families—so often, in fact, that we almost overlook His awesome provision. One of the main ways we…
Vanessa Coming Home
Some argue that "happy airport homecoming" videos aren't the most accurate picture of adoption. Every adoption involves heartache, loss, and disappointment, and yet we celebrate it with balloons, banners, and parties. Why? Because adoption is a beautiful contradiction of loss and gain. The beautiful videos and joyful meetings have such value.…
“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,…
“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…