Compassion International

For over 30 years, Heartlight has shared articles to help people live for Jesus in everyday life. While we are no longer publishing new articles, this enduring collection features relevant pieces throughout the year to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles.

A Fork in My Path

by Ben Steed · Matthew 25:37-40 · Hope · Compassion International · Poverty

Ben Steed chronicles his trip with Compassion International to Ecuador.

...make me a fork, that men must turn one way or another on facing Christ in me.

Compassion for the Fatherless

by Compassion International · James 1:26-27 · Compassion

This powerful message is from an orphan who was abandoned and abused by family and rescued by a sponsor.

Hear the words of one who has lived it: What does an orphan desire most?

How to Pray and Hope When the World Falls Apart

by · Philippians 4:4-9

A special article about a man name Pranjees, the children he lost and the prayer he had answered.

When life crashes in on top of you, how do you dig out of your grief and loss?

On the Other Side

by Ben Steed · John 21:4-17 · Disciple Making · Discipleship · Holy Spirit

He moved about the room like a tornado comprised of stickers, kittens, lollipops and pure joy.

Like the disciples, we often look directly at Jesus yet fail to recognize him.

Warming Up to Love!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Compassion

Phil Ware shares more of his recent trip to Fortaleza, Brazil with Compassion International and the Nerd Herd to visit Compassion sites, projects, children, and churches.

What does a little girl do when a stranger from far away shows up at school?

Oasis of Safety

by Ben Steed · 2 Samuel 22:3 · Security · Violence · Compassion International

An article about the work of one church with the help of Compassion International in Fortaleza Brazil.

This place was rare; an oasis of safety in a desert of violence.

Holding Jesus' Miracles in My Hands

by Phil Ware · John 6 · Comfort

Phil Ware writes about Compassion international and seeing the incredible things God is doing through the projects in Fortaleza, Brazil using the help of sponsors and ground personnel to free children from poverty in Jesus' name.

Sometimes we get to touch what Jesus has done and it is breathtaking!

There Are No Adequate Words

by Phil Ware · James 1:26-27 · Acceptance

Phil Ware talks about reaching the 1,000 sponsored child mark with Heartlight.org and verseoftheday.com and what a great mark this is to break.

There are not enough words to thank you for sharing in this grace!

The Sweet Grace of Opportunity

by Phil Ware · Galatians 6:10 · Grace

Phil Ware writes about four remarkable young women -- Karen, Melody, Annie, and Jinda -- and how Compassion and mission trips and Jesus have changed everything for them.

What sweeter taste can there be than the taste of grace?

God's Grace in a Pumpkin

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 9:10-15 · Comparison

Phil Ware writes part of a monthly series on his Compassion visit to Chiang Mai Thailand as Heartlight.org and Verseoftheday.com move closer to 1,000 sponsored children.

How can a pumpkin possibly mean so much?

Diamonds in the Rough

by Brandy Campbell · Matthew 25 · Poverty

This is a special report on Compassion International and the refocus on poorer areas of Brazil to help find diamonds in the rough, kids with great potential.

What can you find among the poor in Brazil?

My Refrigerator Kid

by MeLissa LeFleur · Matthew 25:37-40 · Children · Compassion · Compassion International

MeLissa LeFleur shares the her story about sponsoring a child through Compassion International.

She had jumped off my fridge and into my heart.

Sharing Your Birthday

by Ben Steed · Matthew 22:39 · Birth · Compassion International · Sharing

Sharing your birthday could change the life of a child forever.

See how sharing your birthday can make a big difference.

Compassion after Easter

by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Compassion

Phil Ware gives three reasons to sponsor a child with Compassion International.

Why not give the gift of new life to a child who is waiting for someone to help them experience grace?

God Is never Late

by Samuel Orlando · James 1:26-27 · God · Compassion · Time

An article reminding us that God is never late.

It was in the midst of poverty that I learned God is never late,

A Passion for Children

by Paul Styrvoky · Acts 20:35 · Children · Compassion · Poor

Paul Styrvoky details his experiences of sponsoring a child through Compassion International.

I've developed in my heart a strong passion for children, especially those children who live in poverty.

Reunited

by Ben Steed · 1 John 4:19 · Children · Faith · Poor

The story of reuniting with my sponsored child.

Sometimes it take the unbelievable to shake up a believer.

Compassion in Colombia

by Ben Steed · Matthew 19:14 · Compassion · Poor · Compassion International

A closer look at the work of Compassion International in Colombia.

Colombia is associated with violence, kidnappings and drugs but is also a place of hope for over 55,000 children.

From Surviving to Thriving

by Ben Steed · James 1:26-27 · Parenting · Baby · Compassion International

The Child Survival Program from Compassion International is making great strides for mothers and babies in Ecuador.

My life has been forever changed — and thankfully, so has Edison's.

Compassionate People

by Ben Steed · Acts 20:35

I never imagined to be so deeply moved by another group of people: the employees of Compassion.

Compassion employees are actually compassionate people, too.

It's a Small World After All

by Ben Steed · Matthew 19:14 · Children · Compassion International

The Story of witnessing Lee Raney meeting his sponsored child through Compassion International.

The Story of a sponsor meeting his child through Compassion International.

A Fork in My Path

by Ben Steed · Matthew 25:37-40 · Hope · Compassion International · Poverty

Ben Steed chronicles his trip with Compassion International to Ecuador.

...make me a fork, that men must turn one way or another on facing Christ in me.

Pincushion?

by Phil Ware · James 1:26-27 · AIDS

Phil Ware talks about his upcoming trip to Uganda with Compassion International and the opportunity to help children in poverty with the love of Jesus.

Why in the world would Phil get nine shots in four weeks?

Compassion at Christmas

by Teresa Bell Kindred · James 1:27 · Compassion

Teresa Bell Kindred shares her experiences on adopting Reina through Compassion International and encourages others to do something similar.

How can I change someone's life this Christmas?

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