Articles Tagged '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 · Hope · Compassion International · Poverty

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

Ben Steed chronicles his trip with Compassion International to Ecuador.

Indescribable

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 8:9 · Christmas · Giving · Generosity

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

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.

Compassion for the Fatherless

by Compassion International · James 1:26 · Compassion

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

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

Two Little Girls

by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Compassion International

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

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.

How to Pray and Hope When the World Falls Apart

by · Philippians 4:4

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

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

On the Other Side

by Ben Steed · John 21:10 · Disciple Making · Discipleship · Holy Spirit

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

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

Oasis of Safety

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

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

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

There Are No Adequate Words

by Phil Ware · James 1:26 · Acceptance

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

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.

The Sweet Grace of Opportunity

by Phil Ware · Galatians 6:10 · Grace

What sweeter taste can there be than the taste of 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.

God's Grace in a Pumpkin

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 9:10 · Comparison

How can a pumpkin possibly mean so much?

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.

Diamonds in the Rough

by Brandy Campbell · Poverty

What can you find among the poor in Brazil?

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.

Sharing Your Birthday

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

See how sharing your birthday can make a big difference.

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

Compassion after Easter

by Phil Ware · James 1:27 · Compassion

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

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

How to Put One Foot in Front of the Other

by Ann Voskamp · Philippians 4:4 · Compassion

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

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

A Passion for Children

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

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

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

Some Things just Matter More!

by Phil Ware · Mark 10:13 · Compassion

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

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.

Compassion in Colombia

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

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

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

One Song

by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:28 · Disciple Making

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

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

GIVE Generously?

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 8:1 · Giving

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

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

From Surviving to Thriving

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

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

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

Compassionate People

by Ben Steed · Acts 20:35

Compassion employees are actually compassionate people, too.

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

It's a Small World After All

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

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

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

A Fork in My Path

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

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

Ben Steed chronicles his trip with Compassion International to Ecuador.

Compass Point

by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Children

Which direction is right?

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.

Act of God

by Rubel Shelly · Mark 9:35 · Compassion

Let's turn this phrase on its ear!

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

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