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The Powerful Reason Vlad Wants to Forgive
Vlad grew up in an orphanage from birth to eleventh grade. He believed he had no one to protect him and no one to believe in him, which is hard to understand or forgive. He explains— "One day, we were all gathered into a classroom where we were…
What Is the Worth of a Girl?
Today is International Day of the Girl. It's a day to ask: What really is the worth of a girl? From their earliest days, girls around the world have faced societal biases and barriers that hinder their growth and limit their opportunities. These biases can be deeply ingrained…
How God Changed a Life on a Migrant Site in Thailand
In the beginning of 2013, our team met Jua while he was living on a migrant site in Bangkok. Just 11 years old at the time, Jua came to Thailand with his parents who were construction workers. He was understandably fearful and unsure, having been abruptly uprooted from…
Win a Trip to CAFO2023 Summit!
Join us for an unforgettable gathering of a growing movement. On September 20–22, thousands of orphan care, foster care, and adoption advocates from around the world will meet in Oklahoma City for the CAFO2023 Christian Alliance for Orphan Summit. The theme: Unhurried: Living with the Long View. An…
Here’s to the Dads
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?…
Fatherless and the Father Who Never Fails: Sam’s Story
Sam always knew he wanted to be a teacher. So even as a young boy living at home with his mom and sister, he would gather his friends in the village to teach them English and Khmer, the official language of Cambodia. His dream: to show God's love…
“Yes, I am here.” | An Update From Guatemala
Children at Village of Hope in Guatemala play outside. Early one morning in Guatemala, one of the house parents at Village of Hope was lying in bed when she heard someone nearby. It was one of the little boys she was caring for who had arrived just a…
After Incredible Loss, Emeldah Found a Place to Belong.
When she was only 3 years old, Emeldah experienced her first major loss when her father abandoned their family. Emeldah would know deep, ongoing grief over his decision. Unfortunately, in the two years that followed, Emeldah faced additional, devastating losses—almost too many to comprehend. But she also experienced…
How the Easter Story Is Your Greatest Motivation
When we read about the death of Christ, we can't wait to get to Easter morning. We want to see Christ victorious! But even in our enthusiasm to see good triumph over evil, it's easy to misshow Jesus's death and resurrection are actually the greatest motivation we have…
From Begging to Belonging: Michael’s Story in Tanzania
After both of his parents died, *Michael began begging on the streets in Tanzania. He was 11. Local government workers worried for his safety and agreed to help him find a place to live. They located his grandmother living in Mwanza, hundreds of miles away, and they moved…