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3 Truths When Mother’s Day Is Hard
For women all over the country, Sunday will bring a bombardment of sticky, unidentifiable crafts. Mothers will treasure these masterpieces even if they have no idea what they actually are. Fact: There are worse things in life than looking like a hippo in a child's drawing of the…
10 Simple Ways Your Church Can Serve Foster Families
Foster care is a Church problem, not a state child welfare problem. It is a Gospel issue first, not a government issue. The Church has both the duty and privilege to speak on behalf of and stand for the sake of those who cannot speak and stand for…
Because He First Loved Us: 2014 Year in Review
Whenever a year comes to a close, it's always good to reflect back on how God has used people like you to bless children in need. Take a look to see what your giving did in 2014! Because people like you make this possible, a few of…
Lessons God Taught Me On The Bathroom Floor
In 2014, guest blogger & Lifesong Adoptive mom Nicole Schmidt shared candidly about the struggles she and her husband faced after bringing their older sons home. Today, over 6 years later, her words hold up. Enjoy this guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives... Our entire adoption…
7 Memory Verses About the Fatherless
The Bible is full of verses that demonstrate God's love for the fatherless— and as God's children, we are invited to care for the fatherless too. Scripture memory is a great place to start and a fun activity you can do as a family. It helps instill a…
Love Makes a Way: The Mitchell Family Adoption Story
Daniel and Darling always imagined a simple progression— marriage, children, and the quiet joy of family life in Mississippi. "We really thought it was going to be easy peasy," Darling shares. "It wasn't. It was heartbreaking." Month after month, disappointment arrived like a shadow at their door. Surgeries…