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Here’s What We’re Celebrating in Liberia
Three years is a long time to be away from family in Liberia. Including friends who have become like family. This is what Christ does for us, binds us together with a shared hope and joy that goes beyond time and distance. So that even if it has…
This Adoption Match Was a Miracle!
Adoption is always a miracle. An orphaned child now has a family. A broken story ends in a glorious redemption. A seemingly endless process comes to a joy-filled conclusion. But sometimes, God shows up in unusual and incredible ways. This family's match story is a vivid picture of…
How to Reach Orphans This Summer
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer– signaling the beginning of sun-filled days, neighborhood cookouts, and (inevitably) your family's busy to-do list. If we aren't intentional, this season can come and go like a flash and leave us in its wake wondering, "Did I really do anything…
One Family’s Journey to Adopt 3 Siblings
There's a deep need for more adoptive families to say "yes" to sibling sets. Having already gone through the devastating loss of their parents, it's an incredible blessing and source of security to have a sibling by their side—rather than being placed in different homes. Knowing this, Aaron…
A Word for Those Who Hurt Today
The reality of life in a broken world is that we hurt. And perhaps nowhere is this pain more poignant than in the lives of hurting children. We see brokenness both in the news and in our homes. We see it in overpacked orphanages and CPS offices. And…
Our Kids in Cambodia Are Thriving Because of This.
After nearly two years of shutdowns and cancellations due to the pandemic, restrictions in Cambodia are easing. And things are returning to normal. Our teammate and Program Director in Cambodia, Lisa, was recently able to return for a long-awaited visit. Lisa writes— Being back in Cambodia was a…
An Unlikely Advocate: How Community Transformed My Foster Child’s Experience
Guest post by Amanda Baird from More Than Enough A few years ago, I listened to an audiobook with one of my foster children. As the narrator described how a little boy’s aunt and uncle were treating him terribly, my foster daughter gasped, “He needs to be in…
What Happens When We Support Children Together
Jim and Elizabeth always knew they would adopt. They just didn't know when or how. Together as a newly married couple from Somerset County, New Jersey, they had both worked in organizations through legal and charity work that opened their eyes to children in need all over the…
Make More Than Enough a Reality Where You Live
From Not Enough... The words "not enough" are heard every day inside of our nation's foster care system... Not enough resources. Not enough support. Not enough families. Thankfully, churches, organizations, and advocates like you are working tirelessly to serve children and families. But moving from “not enough” to…
News from Ukraine: Wednesday, May 11
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. THE WAR IN UKRAINE CONTINUES. Perhaps, like us, you're following news outlets to stay updated on the war in Ukraine. One week, Russia's military is gaining ground. The next, Ukrainian troops are reclaiming occupied territories.…