Lifesong Blog
Join The Story
Read about the children we serve and receive important updates from our team, partners, and supporters.
The 2020 Year in Review!
What a year. 2020 could have been absolutely devastating for the thousands of children we serve around the world... But God is faithful! He's used gifts from people like you to help hundreds of Christian families adopt, to bring Gospel-centered care to over 16,000 vulnerable kids in 13…
Your Church Can Help Families Adopt. Here’s How.
The Mitchell family, pictured above, had an uncharacteristically short adoption wait and needed the help of their church to raise their adoption funds quickly. With a Hearts of Compassion 5K run, they raised $10,000 in a weekend and brought their little girl home. Hearts of Compassion began in…
How Reaching Orphans Begins with You
Friend, reaching orphans begins with you. To be sure, caring for orphans, meeting the needs of the vulnerable, and finding families for the fatherless is first and foremost God's work. He initiates and He sustains. But God often accomplishes this work through people like you. Whether you adopt, care,…
Orphan Sunday Is Coming November 8!
On Sunday, November 8, thousands of men and women across the globe will observe Orphan Sunday, and we want you to join us! We are rallying individuals and churches worldwide—in partnership with Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO)—to be the light for children in need around the world. As you…
5 Verses Every Adopting Family Should Learn
The family who adopts a child (or children) is embarking on a big journey and needs big encouragement. Thankfully, we have a big God Who has given us His Word, sufficient for every aspect of adoption. Here are 5 verses every adopting family should learn. All 5 of these…
A Story of Hope from Ukraine
Here in the midst of ongoing global uncertainty, countries like Ukraine continue to share stories of hope, reminding us that redemption and restoration are always possible by the grace of God. And even better, God invites us to participate where He is already working. . In Ukraine, an estimated…
How to Begin a Church Adoption Ministry
Recently, we celebrated with our Outside the Walls church fund partner, Legacy 685, as they awarded their 200th adoption grant. Legacy 685 Director Toni Steere graciously shared her thoughts on some tangible steps that a church of any size can take to begin an adoption ministry. If this is something…
Legacy 685 Celebrating 200 Families!
Legacy 685 just celebrated their 200th adoption grant! Legacy 685 is the adoption, foster, and orphan care ministry of Houston's First Baptist Church. It is also a Lifesong Outside the Walls church fund partner. Recently, they celebrated giving over 200 adoption assistance grants—making a way for over 200…
Pushing Back the Darkness
With darkness pressing in from all sides, the fight for justice and mercy is always filled with urgency. And with the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgency is heightened. https://vimeo.com/413165243 This is a rescue mission. Which means right now, it’s not about my timetable or your timetable—it’s about the orphan's…
Khris’tos vos’kres! | Easter in Ukraine
Thank you for praying for vulnerable kids around the world who are experiencing this time of global uncertainty. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine— Here in Ukraine, we just celebrated Easter. With Easter falling in the midst of uncertainty, many of our plans changed.…