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An Exciting Update from Ukraine!
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine–. . God is showing His mercy and is pouring His blessings in Chernihiv, Ukraine, that we can't wait to share with you! . Orphans in Ukraine often age…
Thoughts From A Board Member
Rod Brenneman is a husband, father, grandfather (his favorite title), and former CEO & president of Butterball. He's also a current Lifesong board member. He writes – I first became involved with Lifesong when I wrote a check to help support the ministry. I was impressed with…
A Christmas Invitation from the President
. Gary Ringger is an orphan advocate and the President of Lifesong for Orphans. He writes – I'd like to invite you to be part of something special. Today, over 7,000 children are living in loving, Christian families who received critical adoption funding. Plus, generous people like…
Chrislaine’s New (and better!) Foundation
Meet Chrislaine Just three years ago, it didn't appear she would ever gain more than a sixth-grade education. Now 17 years old, she is in the ninth grade at Lifesong Christian School in Bercy, Haiti, and is on track to graduate in a few short years. Her…
Their Daughter Arrived Just In Time For Christmas
This year, thousands of children will experience the holidays without a family, and thousands of families willing to adopt will go through this season waiting for their child. But we take heart in stories like the Girlando family's, being reassured that God works in big ways to bring…
Instant Family | Movie Review
Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures . Any time a new movie or TV show draws attention to adoption or foster care, we take notice. . Instant Family quickly gained popularity as a foster care-focused film since its premier in 2018. Watch the trailer. Here are 5 things to…
Giving Tuesday Is This Week!
The holidays are here, and the best parts are just getting started. From early morning shopping, to parties and gift exchanges, to spending time with those we love, these days will be filled with to-do lists and schedules. But tucked in the midst of this busy season is…
Thanksgiving in the Midst of Brokenness
This Thanksgiving, we're reflecting on God's goodness to bring beauty from brokenness. It's been a theme of Lifesong from the very beginning. Isaiah proclaims in 61:3 how Christ will give— ... a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a…
Where are they now? | The Jones Family
We had the privilege of first sharing Jack and Lindsay's powerful adoption story in 2017. Their story resonated deeply–not because it's a testimony of ease, but rather, because it's a story of redemption. A year has passed since their journey was first published, and adoption still impacts their…
Reaching Orphans Starts With You
Today, people like you help support 8,362 children in 13 countries. And over 7,000 children have come home through adoption. Through the 2018 Stories of Redemption Gift Catalog, you can see just a few of the many stories your gifts have helped this past year. Each story has started…