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In Ways That Are Hard to Put into Words
Whether biological or adoptive, expecting parents rarely feel prepared for the task at hand. But time after time, it seems like God uses the least qualified to accomplish the biggest tasks. Adoption was well out of Jacob and Hannah's reach due to funding. But their lack of resources…
Why India?: An Adoption Journey
There's a lot to consider when a family says "yes" to adoption. Where will you adopt from? How many children? What ages? How will you fundraise? The list goes on... Each question holds significant weight. But adopting families don't have to walk through these decisions alone. God is…
Count Down to Orphan Sunday with Us!
On Sunday, November 10, thousands of men and women across the globe will observe Orphan Sunday by standing with 1 voice for 1 purpose. To... Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. (Psalm 82:3) While caring for orphans should always…
“God Totally Provided. There’s No Other Explanation.”
"Dream big. That way, if it happens, you'll know it was God and not you." –Gary Ringger Sometimes, adoption can feel like a far-fetched dream. It might be a lifelong desire and clear calling, but practically, it could feel impossible. Most adopting families have been there. But by…
4 Reminders About Poverty
In the fight against poverty, we can become so focused on treating the symptoms that we forget to address its underlying cause. Here are 4 reminders to realign your thinking. 1. God didn't intend this world to be filled with poverty. In the book of Genesis, we see…
Rescued & Redeemed: Davis’ Adoption Story
While serving as missionaries in Uganda, Daryn & Brooke felt called to foster a newborn boy. His circumstances worsened and led to his need for adoption. But as a family of six living on fundraised support, Davis' adoption was financially impossible. In Brooke's words— "In 2013, Lifesong…
Cooking for a Cause: Chef’s Table Indy
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, a crowd of Lifesong advocates and eight of Indy’s top chefs gathered at the beautiful Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis for Chef’s Table—a unique tasting event hosted by and benefitting Lifesong for Orphans. Nearly 200 guests filled the Biltwell to taste 16 gourmet dishes,…
Give Until It Hurts
Mother Theresa famously said, "Give until it hurts." God is the ultimate giver, and He gave us the ultimate gift–adoption into His family. But this gift came at the ultimate cost–the death of His only Son. In adoption, we truly find one of the greatest demonstrations of giving. It…
Loss & Mercy
Caleb & Hope's adoption journey was not the smooth, linear progression most people assume it will be. It was filled with loss, but also with God's mercy. In Hope's words– Our children have been home for 5 months now. It has been such a whirlwind! I am only…
Using Scripture to Lift Up the Child You Sponsor
You know their name. Maybe you have access to their age, photo, a favorite activity. Other than that, the child you sponsor may feel like a mystery. So how do you pray for a vulnerable child when you don't know their specific needs? Thankfully, God knows them fully, so…