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Should You Take Out a Loan for Adoption?
Adoption funding can be overwhelming. Which is why money is the #1 reason families who consider adopting don't do it. For many families, getting help with adoption funding can be the difference between adopting and not being able to bring a child home. So what about adoption loans? Should…
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…
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…
From an Orphanage to the Olympics: Meet Kai Owens
Photo credit: Rick Bowmer/AP Kai Owens is a skiing prodigy. At just 17 years old, she's one of the world's best female mogul skiers, and this week, she'll compete in the Beijing Olympics, her razor-sharp vision set on winning gold for Team USA. But this trip to China…
See the Impact You Are Making This Year!
You are making an impact on children and families around the world. God truly delights to bring beauty from ashes. We know from our own story—in which God ultimately used a failing food business to start the ministry of Lifesong—and we believe we're seeing His ability to make…
One Fundraising Miracle After Another
After our home study was approved, we were unsure how we were going to come up with the next phase of costs. But when we received word that we were offered a matching grant through Lifesong and that they'd also help us in our fundraising efforts, our attitude…
This Little Guy was Worth the Wait | An Adoption Story
Is the wait worth it? Especially while we wait for something as important as children—whether adopted or biological—it's natural to wonder about God's timing. Canceled plans, lost dreams, and extended waits ... all deeply disappointing. If we're honest, sometimes it feels like God doesn't know or care about our…
Powerful Advice for Your Adoption
In 2019, Brandon and Kathryn brought home their daughter from China with help from a Lifesong matching grant. And in the process, they received some powerful advice. In Kathryn's words... When God opened our eyes and our hearts to the little girl across the ocean who would…
Join Us for #GivingTuesday!
The holiday season is here! And while this year may not feel normal, some things will be the same. From online shopping sessions, to school projects and performances, to spending time with family, these days will be filled with to-do lists and schedules. But tucked in the midst…
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…