Compassion International 2015 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.

On the Other Side

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!

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

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

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

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

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?