Articles Tagged '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.

Indescribable

by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving · Generosity

Phil Ware shares a quick thank you for all who have donated and then focuses on establishing a new tradition of teaching his grandchildren to share what they have with others.

Wow! What a precious addition to our Christmas with these boys. We hope to do something like this every year.

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?

Two Little Girls

by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Compassion International

Phil Ware reminds us of the power of compassion, especially when that compassion is channeled to help children escape poverty in Jesus' name through Compassion International.

To Jesus, she's more than just another forgotten little girl!

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.

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.

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?

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?

How to Put One Foot in Front of the Other

by Ann Voskamp · Philippians 4:4-9 · Compassion

Ann Voskamp talks about eucharisteo and Compassion International and Haiti and child protection and question marks and learning to live with thanksgiving.

Walking together means we give with thanks so no one walks alone.

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.

Some Things just Matter More!

by Phil Ware · Mark 10:13-16 · Compassion

Phil Ware shares a recent heart-gripping moment they had with their compassion child from Uganda and what it all means as he remembers a trip from 5 years ago with Compassion Bloggers.

A touching reminder of why we do some very simple, but important things!

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.

One Song

by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Disciple Making

Phil Ware finishes his Just One series by calling us to help others find their one song.

We can't do it for everyone, but we can for at least our one!

GIVE Generously?

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 · Giving

Phil Ware continues his SHIFT series and focuses upon giving generously as a privilege and grace.

So what's the grace and privilege we are supposed to find here?

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.

Compass Point

by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Children

Phil Ware continues to share his thoughts on helping kids find Jesus, Sagrada Familia, the Community, in Lima, Peru, and what matters most in our lives.

Which direction is right?

Act of God

by Rubel Shelly · Mark 9:35 · Compassion

Rubel Shelly talks about the term act of God and turns the phrase around to be a call to action for God's people.

Articles Tagged 'Compassion International'

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

Wow! What a precious addition to our Christmas with these boys. We hope to do something like this every year.

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

To Jesus, she's more than just another forgotten little girl!

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

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

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

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

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

How can a pumpkin possibly mean so much?

What can you find among the poor in Brazil?

See how sharing your birthday can make a big difference.

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

Walking together means we give with thanks so no one walks alone.

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

A touching reminder of why we do some very simple, but important things!

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

We can't do it for everyone, but we can for at least our one!

So what's the grace and privilege we are supposed to find here?

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

Compassion employees are actually compassionate people, too.

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

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

Which direction is right?

Let's turn this phrase on its ear!

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