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For Every Foster and Adoptive Parent Who’s Worn Thin—Good Friday Is for You
Listen, I don't have to tell you the world is broken—you've seen it up close. You've seen it in the thousand-yard stare of a child who's learned not to trust.In the CPS reports stacked higher than hope.In the tantrum that's really a battle cry. And if you're parenting…
See the Extraordinary: What God Could Do in 2025
What if 2025 became the year hope reached further than ever before? Imagine orphaned and vulnerable children not just surviving but thriving. Welcomed into families, empowered through education, and introduced to the life-changing love of Jesus. Picture the global Church rising boldly to meet the needs of the…
With Gratitude and Anticipation: A Look Back at 2024
As we look back on this year and everything God did in 2024, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible ways you partnered with us to bring joy and purpose to orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. Through your faithful prayers, generous giving, and steadfast…
Harvesting Hope: How Lifesong Farms in Ukraine Thrives Amid War
https://vimeo.com/1007785173/5427544882 This year, Lifesong Farms in Ukraine has produced over 300,000 pounds of fruit and generated a record $1 million in sales, even during the war. This is more than a financial milestone. It's a testament to resilience, faith, and the unwavering hope that God is still at…
How Gen Z Can Answer the Call to Adoption
me with my parents My name is Tristyn, and I had the opportunity this summer to intern at Lifesong. I saw all the children that are being adopted into amazing families, but I also saw the critical need for more waiting children to be welcomed into a loving…
See Your Eternal Impact on Orphans and Vulnerable Kids This Year
As we reflect on another year of ministry, we want to Thank You. As we reflect on another year of ministry, we want to thank you. You're making an eternal impact. You're making an eternal impact. As you'll see below, you've adopted, cared for, and given generously, making…
8 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 8 podcasts are for you– 1. Empowered to Connect Podcast Who are the Hosts:ETC experts in child development and trauma-informed care What It's About: This podcast discusses an…
Reckless Love: How Bertha Found God to be Her Faithful Father
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjuznUEXU5Q Her father left when Bertha was just two months old. For a while, her father would visit once in a while for a few minutes, but then, when Bertha was 8, he stopped visiting altogether. Bertha internalized her father's absence, believing she was the reason she didn't…
Restoring Hope for Orphans in Liberia: Jerry’s Story
Liberia's 14-year civil war from 1989–2003 created over 100,000 orphans. Jerry was one of hundreds of orphans in Liberia who fled to the forest for safety. But even as he and other kids found refuge from the violence of war, they had no family to love or care…
Redeeming Love: How the Ukrainian Church Is Reaching Orphans During War
Every orphaned child in Ukraine has a name. Yet because Ukraine's rate of institutionalization is the highest in Europe, according to data from the European Union and UNICEF, it's easy to think of orphans in terms of statistics. Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, an estimated 250 children entered…