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Receiving Care Like Never Before at the Healing House | An Update from South Korea
Introducing the Healing House Over the past year, our team in South Korea set out to find a safe place where orphanage graduates could gather, be discipled, stay for a few days when needed, and receive ongoing support during their transition into adulthood. Already, ministry leaders at the…
“Who Am I That You Love Me So Well?” The Transforming Power of Mentorship
"When I was with my father, we were homeless." So begins Lucy's story. When Lucy was a child, she suffered ongoing, escalating physical abuse by her father. Eventually her father was caught, and Lucy was taken to a children's home, which should have provided the safety she deserved.…
God Cares About College Students in South Korea
Oak Tree Project alumni spend time with staff. College can be a stressful time for any student, but for many orphans who attend college in South Korea, it is a time of utter exhaustion and isolation. At age 18, after graduating high school, South Korean orphans must move…
An Exciting Return to Camp in Korea
After a long break, we recently enjoyed our first camp in Korea since January 2020. And since orphanages in this part of the world are still being very cautious, we intentionally kept the camp small. We invited nine girls to attend—pairing each one with a volunteer. It was…
2022 Year In Review
Though 2022 was filled with challenges and uncertainty... God used YOU to help vulnerable children and families feel seen, known, and loved. Here are some examples of His faithfulness this year— In February, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Today, vulnerable children and families in Ukraine continue to…
Now Reaching Orphans in South Korea!
As you know, we live in a big world with equally big needs. So it's our joy and privilege to partner with existing ministries where God is already at work reaching the most vulnerable. Today, Lifesong partners around the world include fellow organizations, local churches, and courageous individuals…
From Orphan to International Adoptee
During the month of November—National Adoption Month—we’re honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Today’s guest post comes from Amanda Carpenter, speaking into her life as a former orphan and an international adoptee and adoptive mom. In her…
From Sister to Mom: A Life Marked by Adoption
A single adoption journey impacts so many lives. Our minds often go to a child who was adopted or parents who brought a child home. But the following letter that was sent to our office recently proves that one life touches many... including a sister. Brigitta's parents' willingness…
When In Doubt
We started the adoption process 22 months before we were able to bring Maximus Taeyang home to us. In the beginning, we had some support, but more people than we expected had more questions for us, which in turn made us doubt that this was something God was…
When Two Becomes Eight Kids (and counting!) | Family Friday
Our plan when I married my wife was to have one or two children. Lifesong recently helped us add our eighth. From the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful God allowed us to be part of His plan in this way and to be surrounded by…