The world is changing its mind about adoption.

You can feel it if you’re paying attention. The word, adoption, used to mean love. Now, it arrives with a raised eyebrow. The documentaries are sharper. The headlines are colder.

The Church called adoption sacred—now the culture is learning to call it suspect.

Here’s what we cannot do. We cannot pretend the critique is entirely unfair. Because it isn’t.

There have been children treated like inventory, mothers handed a pen before they were given the truth, homes that promised to be a haven and became something else, and grief told to smile for the photo.

So let the record show:
where adoption was done as a transaction, it was done wrong.
Where it erased a child’s history, it was done wrong.
Where it asked a mother to disappear, it was done wrong.

We do not defend the wrong. We learn from it. And we do better.

But also hear me—

In Guatemala, we have the privilege of walking alongside young mothers and their children as they discover safety, healing, and the love of Jesus. This story is a reminder that even in the midst of deep brokenness, God is still working. He is restoring what has been lost, bringing healing where there has been hurt, and creating new beginnings where they once seemed impossible.

As you read Adelina’s story, we invite you to celebrate the courage, faith, and restoration God is bringing to her life.

Thank you for caring about stories like hers and for joining us in believing that every child matters.

—Guatemala Team

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At just 13 years old,

Adelina* came to our ministry in Guatemala as a mother, a survivor, and carrying burdens too great to bear alone.

She was pregnant and had endured deep pain and hardship. But with our team, she found a safe place where she could begin to heal: a place where our team sees her, loves her, and reminds her that her story is not defined by the tragedies she experienced.

Then, for the first time in her life, Adelina stepped into a classroom. As she discovered her love for learning, the letters she learned became part of her restoration story.

One day, Adelina handed a ministry leader an envelope filled with Bible verses she had written as handwriting practice. She couldn’t fully read the words yet, but she knew there was something powerful about them. And she was right!

God’s Word was already restoring the brokenness she felt.

After the birth of her baby girl, healing began to take root. She made a promise that her daughter would never experience the pain she had endured.

With courage, she shared her story and revealed that her younger sister was still facing the same abuse she had suffered. Because she spoke up, our team rescued her sister and brought her to safety as well.

Today, these sisters are walking a new path.

They recently chose to follow Jesus and were baptized, declaring that tragedies from their past will not have the final word.

Their journey of restoration is just beginning—but God is already moving in mighty ways.

He is restoring broken places.
He is restoring families.
He is restoring futures.

Through God’s love and His people, orphaned and vulnerable children and families are finding healing, freedom, and a future filled with purpose.

*names changed to protect the identities of the children we serve

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Within one verse of John’s Gospel,

we are given a choice—every father and Christ-follower—as to how we will choose to live our lives.

Jesus told Peter in John 18:11,

“Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”

In 18 short words, Jesus defines what I believe is a significant struggle facing men today.

Jesus had been betrayed by Judas, and was being arrested, when Peter took matters into his own hands.

Despite hearing Jesus secure his freedom (John 18:8–9), Peter relied on his own strength, trusted his own wisdom and interpretation of the situation, and swung his sword to remove the ear of Malchus.

If Jesus had not lovingly and patiently intervened, there could soon have been 4 crosses on Calvary.

Instead, Jesus gently reminded Peter that the Father is in control, that He had given Jesus a cup to drink, and that obedience to the Father was—and still is—the path to choose.

In a short space of time, Peter had argued with Jesus, disobeyed Jesus, was running ahead of Jesus, and would soon deny Jesus. But before we seek to judge Peter, let’s be honest with ourselves and admit that we all too often do the same things.

Life is hard, regardless of how many children we have,

what age they are, and if any are being grafted into our family biologically or through adoption/foster care.

“All too often we can buckle to the pressure to do what we feel is best, to act on what we understand, to trust in our own resources or strength, and forget that our Heavenly Father has held out a cup for each of us to take and drink, too.”

No matter the stress or situation, He is with us, holding a cup for us to choose.

The cup that Jesus willingly drank included becoming sin for us, enduring separation from His Father, unimaginable suffering, and total sacrifice. This was the punishment He bore for our sin, and the bride-price He was willing to pay for us, to redeem His bride, the Church. Unfathomable love. Shining example.

Throughout His life on earth, Jesus gave us a clear example of dependent relationship and humble obedience to His Father.

Despite being the Son of God, Jesus sought His Father’s will to the very last moment of His life on earth. He called His disciples to consider His example (John 4:34), and seeks to strengthen us to do the same.

Yet, despite His example and constant presence, I all too often jump into “fix-it” mode. I am very capable of listening just long enough to get the details I need to dish out my wisdom or fly into action to sort things out!

I am often too slow to sit still, really listen, seek my Father’s will, and then walk (instead of fly) in obedience.

God wants to use us, to work in, for, through, and with us to meet needs and change the world. But He generally wants us to look more like Jesus than Captain America! The gifts, skills, wisdom, and resources that He has given us are worth so much more. And we have so much more impact when we stop, reflect, and pray before speaking and acting.

I am a husband to one amazing wife, dad to 6 incredible children (born on 3 different continents), and grandpa to 4 delightful grandchildren. I don’t have to think too long to be reminded how blessed I am. However, I am infuriatingly capable of speaking without thinking. I can share wisdom that is not even close to being heard or accepted the way I intended, and begin to “fix” something. When all I needed to do was listen, empathize, and pray.

Family and Father, forgive me!

As a man, like all men, I know that God has called me to love and submit to Him first,

then to humbly and sacrificially love my wife, seeking her best. Then to gently lead, guide, provide for, and encourage our children. And then to work—at whatever job He provides for me—in a way that honors Him.

Simple, yet so, so hard.

I can’t do it alone. Thankfully, I was never intended to. God is unchanging. And our hope to live out our calling as men is just as secure as God’s faithfulness to His promises.

And occasionally, we need to pause and remind ourselves of what He has promised us—

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).

“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, and whose leaf does not wither—whatever he does prospers” (Psalm 1:1–3).

“The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? The LORD is with me; He is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies” (Psalm 118:6–7).

And also remind ourselves of the father He has called us to be—

“He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 8:3).

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ” (Galatians 1:10).

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will” (Romans 12:1–2).

“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses” (1 Timothy 6:11–12).

Let’s pause for a moment today and remember all that God has done for us in Christ. Then let’s reflect on His pursuit of us. His unfathomable sacrifice and love. And let’s look afresh at those He has chosen to place in our lives. And then, together, for His Glory and the good of those we love, let us put down our sword and choose the cup, again and again and again.

Lives like Peterson’s are transformed because of the gift of a safe and secure home and meaningful employment. Children are provided for. Parents learn to be present. Families stick together. And God gets the glory!

But without these blessings, many families in Haiti struggle under the weight of poverty.

Right now, just a few days remain to help build more homes in Haiti, creating lasting stability, restored dignity, and hope for the future. Will you give a MATCHED gift now through June 15th?

—Haiti Team

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Peterson’s father left his family when he was a young boy.

His mother did everything she could to care for her three sons, selling goods along the road to make money, but without support, she couldn’t afford basic necessities.

Years later, Peterson was introduced to our team at Welcome Home Haiti. As he watched safe and secure homes being built, he decided he wanted to learn construction skills. He started by helping with painting, and later, he learned how to make furniture. He even took advantage of company-offered English lessons so he could communicate well with American visitors. Every morning, he attended devotions, and each week, he attended a Bible study that strengthened his faith.

As time went on, training turned into meaningful employment, spiritual encouragement, mentorship, and a bright, new future.

As Peterson began earning money, he was able to help his mother, filling him with purpose. He diligently saved 10% of one year’s income to qualify for the employee house build program.

His ability to provide allowed him to take the next steps in life.

Today, Peterson is a loving husband and involved father to three children. He works hard to care for his family and dedicates Saturdays to helping his wife.

Currently, Peterson is the head block-machine operator, helping other families experience the same hope and dignity he experienced. He and his wife own a safe and secure home, built by our team. Having made each of the blocks, helped build the furniture, and put the roof on the house himself, it remains one of his greatest accomplishments.

Through the faithfulness of God and the generosity of His people, the cycle of poverty in Peterson’s family is breaking.

Your generosity helps write stories like Peterson’s.

As Haiti continues to face instability and uncertainty, families facing poverty are blessed more than ever by safe and secure homes and dignified employment.

Why does your giving matter?

Because families still need homes.
Because parents still need steady work.
Because children still need safety and stability.
Because the Church is still showing up.
And because God is still writing stories of redemption in Haiti.

When you give, you help families move from unsafe shelter into secure homes. You help create steady jobs for Haitian men and women. And you help make stories of stability, dignity, and redemption possible.

Every gift made now through June 15, 2026 will be matched up to $150,000. 100% of your gift goes directly to building homes, providing jobs, and supporting holistic, Gospel-centered care for vulnerable families in Haiti.

Join us today and double your impact.

As a team, we are deeply encouraged by Dabars’s story and the work God has done in his life. When he arrived at our ministry in Tanzania, he carried deep loss and uncertainty, but through Christ-centered orphan care, he has experienced safety, love, and the hope of the Gospel. We have watched him grow in his faith, find joy in Jesus, and begin to step into the future God has for him.

We are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside children like Dabar and to see lives transformed through Christ.

—Tanzania Team

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After Dabar’s* father abandoned the family,

Dabar’s mother became solely responsible for caring for him. But when she became seriously ill, she could no longer provide food, school fees, and other basic needs.

As the situation worsened, Dabar eventually ran away and began living on the streets, begging for food and money, just to survive.

During this time, he didn’t know Christ and had little hope for his future.

Everything began to change when social workers brought Dabar to our team in Tanzania.

Faithful caregivers welcomed Dabar into a safe environment where they provided shelter, meals, educational support, counseling, daily discipleship, and Gospel-centered, holistic care.

As Dabar learned more about Jesus and studied God’s Word, he began trusting Christ and growing in his faith.

In December 2025, Dabar accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and later chose to be baptized. Through the care he received, Dabar not only found safety and provision, but also discovered the hope of the Gospel.

When asked about his time with our team, he shares:

“I learned about Jesus, and now I have hope for my future.”

Today, Dabar is filled with joy, focused on his education, and dreams of becoming an artist. His favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:4, which says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. And again I say, Rejoice!”

A caregiver shares:

“Dabar has changed greatly since arriving on our campus. He is now joyful, peaceful, and focused on his education.”

Dabar’s story is a beautiful reminder of how Gospel-centered, holistic care can transform a child’s life for eternity.

*names changed to protect the identities of the children we serve

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children in Tanzania experience the hope of the Gospel?

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Misgana was just a young boy

when he began walking his mother to hospitals, waking early to collect medicine for her tuberculosis treatments, helping care for his younger brother and little sister while trying to stay in school himself.

And yet, when he tells the story now, as a university student in Ethiopia studying civil engineering, he does not tell it with bitterness.

He tells it with gratitude. Which feels fitting somehow, because his name—Misgana—literally means thanksgiving.

And gratitude runs through his story like a river.

Misgana grew up without his father,

never knowing him or the love and protection a father should provide.

So his mother worked tirelessly to keep food on the table. She cleaned homes, washed clothes, and sold chickens during holidays just to provide for her children.

Then she found work as a cleaner at Lifesong.

And slowly, things began to improve.

In Ethiopia, millions of children remain vulnerable to poverty, instability, and educational disruption. UNICEF estimates that more than 9 million children across the country are currently out of school due to conflict, displacement, and poverty. For many children, especially those who have lost parents or are helping support younger siblings, education can feel impossibly out of reach.

“When my mother started constant work, our life started being better. We started getting enough food and clothes.”

Misgana, his brother, and his sister also began attending Lifesong, where they received two meals each day, school supplies, clothing, and the opportunity to learn in a safe, caring environment.

But the deeper impact was something harder to measure.

At Lifesong, orphan care is more than meeting needs. It is holistic, Gospel-centered care that helps vulnerable children survive today while preparing them to lead tomorrow.

Through education, daily meals, discipleship, mentoring, and consistent support, children are given not only stability—but the opportunity to dream again.

At Lifesong schools in Ethiopia, students are receiving quality education, hearing the Gospel, and building a foundation for the future through programs designed to equip vulnerable children to flourish academically, spiritually, and emotionally.

For Misgana, Lifesong became more than a school.

It became a place to belong and to grow. A place where the Gospel gave him not only hope for eternity, but courage for tomorrow.

Every school day began with Scripture. Teachers spoke openly about the love of Christ. And over time, those truths began shaping him.

Misgana placed his faith in Jesus.

And then, over time, something else began to happen.

“My future plans started to look bright. I started dreaming of my future.”

As a team, we have had the privilege of witnessing Miriam’s transformation firsthand. When she arrived at Lifesong, she was carrying deep loss and uncertainty. Over time, God used a safe home, faithful teachers, and discipleship to bring healing, stability, and belonging.

Her transformation is both academic and spiritual as she has grown in faith and confidence. Today, she is stepping into her future with boldness and purpose.

We give God all the glory for the transformation He has done and continues to do in Miriam’s life. If you would like to be part of stories like Miriam’s, we invite you to pray, give, or sponsor a child today.

—Zambia Team

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Raised by her older sister after losing both parents,

Miriam* grew up in a crowded two-room home where food was often scarce and the future felt uncertain.

Much of her childhood was marked by loneliness and hardship, but even in those difficult years, God was preparing a new story for her life.

Everything changed in 2017 when Miriam was enrolled at Lifesong.

For the first time, she experienced consistent meals, caring teachers, discipleship, and a safe place to call home. She shares:

“I remember one teacher was always speaking words of hope into our lives and reminding us that our future mattered.”

After our team had learned more about her difficult living situation, Miriam was welcomed into the safe home, where she found not only stability, but family.

Through the love and encouragement she received at Lifesong, Miriam grew in confidence, faith, and purpose.

In 2024, she chose to follow Jesus, inspired by Isaiah 6:8: “Here am I. Send me.”

Today, Miriam has completed secondary school and is pursuing vocational training in Electrical Technology as she prepares to study Engineering at university. When looking back on her journey thus far, she shares:

“Sometimes I get emotional when I think about where I came from. A young girl who once sat alone, hungry, and without hope now has dreams and a future.”

The young girl who once felt forgotten now has big dreams of becoming an engineer and wants other orphaned and vulnerable children to experience the same belonging and love that changed her life.

*names changed to protect the identities of the children we serve

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.

What if every child knew the safety of family?

What if they didn’t have to wonder if they’d ever be chosen?

Across the Philippines, millions of children grow up vulnerable to poverty, abandonment, exploitation, and institutional care. Some wait in children’s homes, hoping a family will come for them. Others are raised by struggling relatives or age out of care without anyone to guide them into adulthood.

Today, we’re grateful to announce Lifesong now serves orphaned and vulnerable children in the Philippines. We recently partnered with a local ministry known in the Philippines as Generations Home.

In the Philippines, our team is working to strengthen families, equip caregivers, and walk alongside 168 orphaned and vulnerable children and young adults through every step of their journey. Watch the impact below—

Our team believes family is the answer.

Today in the Philippines, there are more than 1,112 state-run and private children’s institutions caring for over 161,075 orphaned and vulnerable children. Beyond institutional care, millions more children face vulnerability due to poverty, abandonment, family instability, trafficking, abuse, and exploitation.

These children long for what every child deserves: A safe home. A loving family. And for someone to choose them.

One young boy, still waiting to be adopted, shares, “There were seven of us when I arrived at the children’s home. Now, I’m the only one left.”

Month after month, he watched other children leave with their new families, while he remained behind.

“The only thing I wish for every year is not to be alone anymore.”

Lifesong Philippines, known as Generations Home in the Philippines, was founded by believers who saw the orphan crisis up close and asked God a simple question: “Where do we find families?”

Soon after, the answer became clear: Families are in the Church.

From the very beginning, they committed to building a ministry that partners closely with local churches, social workers, caregivers, and communities to help children experience families where they are seen, known, and loved.  

Lifesong Philippines serves children and families across the full continuum of care:

• Supporting pregnant women in crisis
• Guiding foster care and adoption placements
• Training caregivers in trauma-informed care
• Mentoring youth aging out of care
• Mobilizing churches and university students to advocate for orphaned and vulnerable children

Our heart is simple: “We won’t stop until every child is in a safe and loving home.”

In-Country Adoption

In the Philippines, adoption opportunities have historically been extremely limited. Before Lifesong Philippines became an adoption agency, there were only two adoption agencies serving the entire country.

Now, orphaned children are being matched with loving Christian families.

In the words of one adopted child,

“For me, to love is to choose. I was loved and chosen.”

Because of adoption, this child knows the safety of family, the comfort of being embraced, and the joy of simply being a child.

He shares, “I wish every child could experience this.”

Orphan Prevention

Some children become vulnerable long before they are born.

A vulnerable mother shared,

“If only someone reached out. Then, I’d be able to stand on my own two feet and have the courage to face this life. I’d find the strength to keep my family alive.”

Through practical support, counseling, community, and holistic, Gospel-centered care, Lifesong Philippines comes alongside vulnerable mothers so they don’t have to walk alone and so their children can thrive.

Over the past eight years, our team in the Philippines has supported more than 100 mothers in crisis. We praise God that every child served through this program has remained safe from abandonment, trafficking, and neglect.

Supporting Youth Into Adulthood

Not every child in care is adopted. Some young people age out of the system carrying deep wounds and little support.

One young woman shared, “Nobody chose me. I never got adopted by a family.”

Yet even in her loneliness, God provided people who became family to her through the local church and caring community around her.

Lifesong Philippines mentors young adults aging out of care, providing scholarships, discipleship, church camps, life-skills training, and lifelong relationships.

This is what happens when the Body of Christ steps into hard places with the love of Jesus.

As Lifesong expands into the Philippines, you have an opportunity to be part of the story God is writing there.

Your prayers and generous support help children find families, help orphaned young adults discover purpose, and help vulnerable families stay together.

As one of the children we serve in the Philippines shares,

“Family shouldn’t be a luxury.”

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children in the Philippines experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.

God continually reminds us through stories like Sovanna’s that He is faithfully at work across Cambodia, bringing new life in unexpected places. It is a joy to see orphaned and vulnerable children and families experiencing transformation through faith, education, and community.

As a team, we are grateful to partner with those on the ground who are investing daily in the next generation. We remain encouraged by what God is doing and expectant for all that is still to come.

—Cambodia Team

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When Sovanna* was in first grade, her world changed suddenly.

Her father died from alcohol poisoning, leaving deep grief and significant debt for her mother and family to repay. With three children to raise and limited resources, each day became a struggle to survive.

Sovanna’s mother worked tirelessly, but the burden was heavy. By sixth grade, Sovanna faced the heartbreaking possibility of dropping out of school to help support her family.

Even then, God was writing a story of new life.

One day, a group of Christians came to her village bringing Christmas gifts and a message of hope. As Sovanna opened her gift, she heard the story of Jesus in a way she could understand for the first time.

At just nine years old, she ran home to tell her mother, carrying the message of new life she had encountered.

That moment was the beginning of transformation for her entire family.

Soon after, Sovanna, her mother, and her siblings came to faith in Christ. A local church community formed in their home, and for the first time in years, God filled their household with peace, joy, and new life in Christ.

Financial challenges still remained, and Sovanna’s education was again at risk. But through local support, she and her sister were welcomed by our team into a place where they could attend school and continue learning.

For Sovanna, it was life-changing. She says,

“God is my supporter, my provider, and gives me whatever I need… I can’t describe how good He is.”

Education became more than an opportunity—it became a meaningful reflection of the new life she received. She started to see her future as a way to help others facing the same struggles she once did. In her words,

“If we study, we can help other people.”

One day, Sovanna hopes to become a teacher, and already, that calling is taking shape. Her favorite subject is English, but she is also very good at math, which she teaches in the evenings to 7th and 8th-grade students at the center. And each week, she joins older students who travel to nearby villages to teach children and share the Gospel, driven by the hope she has received.

For Sovanna, freedom goes deeper than her circumstances—it is found in Christ alone.

Sovanna holds tightly to Jeremiah 33:3: Call to Me, and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

Still today, God’s promises remain. He is writing her a story full of faith, courage, and a growing future.

*names changed to protect the identities of the children we serve

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children in Cambodia experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.

Pathways for Little Feet

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Loans typically average $10k, based on financial need

Offers interest-free loans with flexible repayment terms. One of the faster reviewers—decisions usually occur within 1–2 weeks. Expedited review available on request.

Show Hope

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Grants are typically $8k–$12k

Adoption aid grants for families working with a licensed 501(c)(3) placement agency. Applications are reviewed quarterly: March, June, September, December.