Compassion International 2014 Archives

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.

God's Grace in a Pumpkin

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

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

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

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

See how sharing your birthday can make a big difference.

Compassion after Easter

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?