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7 Human Trafficking Statistics that Put the Problem in Perspective
Slavery does still exist. Disguised under the term human trafficking, it's one of the fastest-growing crimes. And it often hides in plain sight. Since today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we hope these 7 statistics will shed light on the global crisis, and that with them, you'll…
What Could Happen in 2024?
With the new year fast approaching, what might 2024 hold? While nothing is certain, we hold fast to God's promise— “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families.” —Psalm 68:5–6 This past year, God used…
How to Reach Orphans This Summer
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer– signaling the beginning of sun-filled days, neighborhood cookouts, and (inevitably) your family's busy to-do list. If we aren't intentional, this season can come and go like a flash and leave us in its wake wondering, "Did I really do anything…
News From Ukraine: Tuesday, April 26
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. Jesus is alive! Ukraine follows the Orthodox calendar, so Easter celebrations took place this weekend. Churches were extremely full as they celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. One of our team members in Chernigov reported that…
Truths in Trials: Verses to Pray Over Ukraine
"We are on our knees before the Almighty to fight for us." This message is from our Lifesong team members in Ukraine (pictured above in an evening of prayer and worship during the first few days of conflict). They know that prayer is where the battle is won, and…
Updates and Prayer Requests from Ukraine
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. Update: March 22, 2022, 3 PM CST— Your prayers have been especially needed and visible over the last few days. Around 4:00 on Saturday morning, a Russian military aircraft dropped eight bombs onto one…
Closed Doors & Open Doors: An Adoption Testimony
With many countries closed due to the pandemic, thousands of adoptions are on hold. Specifically adoptions from China. While it's extremely difficult for both the families and the children waiting for adoption, we have faith in God's perfect love and sovereign plans. (Romans 8:28) This recent testimony from…
5 First Steps You Can Take to Live Out James 1:27
Many of us are familiar with James 1:27— "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." But few of us can name practical ways to…
7 Verses for Seasons of Waiting
Waiting is hard work. Whether you're waiting to complete an adoption, to learn about a foster care placement, or for general direction from God, remember these words from Paul David Tripp in his book, A Shelter in the Time of Storm: “Remember,waiting isn't just about what you are hoping…
One Fundraising Miracle After Another
After our home study was approved, we were unsure how we were going to come up with the next phase of costs. But when we received word that we were offered a matching grant through Lifesong and that they'd also help us in our fundraising efforts, our attitude…