Articles Tagged 'Sponsor'

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.

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.

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.

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.

My Refrigerator Kid

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

She had jumped off my fridge and into my heart.

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

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.

God Is never Late

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

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

An article reminding us that God is never late.

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.

Reunited

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

Sometimes it take the unbelievable to shake up a believer.

The story of reuniting with my sponsored child.

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.

Safety, Beauty, and Power

by Sarah Stirman · Awe

When can the destination make you miss the real gem of the trip?

Sarah Stirman talks about a side trip to the beach on a youth sponsored mission trip and the beauty that many missed because they chose the water park over the ocean.

Snapshot

by Phil Ware · Mark 10:13

When is a picture more than a picture?

Phil Ware shares his experience at a lunch between sponsors and their children in Kampala, Uganda.

We're Off!

by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16 · Compassion International

Where are you going and why?

Phil Ware describes the bloggers' trip to Uganda and Compassion International and explains what it is about and the purpose of the trip.

MAYDAY!

by Lisa Mikitarian · 1 John 3:16 · Compassion International

Crossing Oceans to lend a helping hand?

Lisa Mikitarian shares about the Navy coming to the rescue of a 14 year old girl who needed surgery and then reminds us about how we can do the same thing through Compassion International.

Pincushion?

by Phil Ware · James 1:26 · AIDS

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

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.

Compassion for the Fatherless ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201610/20161016_fatherless.html
How to Pray and Hope When the World Falls Apart ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201609/20160918_prayandhope.html
On the Other Side ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201504/20150414_otherside.html
God's Grace in a Pumpkin ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201411/20141123_pumpkin.html
My Refrigerator Kid ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201406/20140605_refrigerator_kid.html
Compassion after Easter ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201404/20140421_compassioneaster.html
God Is never Late ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201308/20130829_never_late.html
A Passion for Children ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201305/20130530_joene.html
Reunited ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201302/20130214_edison.html
Compassion in Colombia ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201301/20130131_colombia.html
Safety, Beauty, and Power ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/200909/20090928_power.html
Snapshot ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/200802/20080215_snapshot.html
We're Off! ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/200802/20080210_weareoff.html
MAYDAY! ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/200802/20080207_mayday.html
Pincushion? ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/200801/20080114_pincushion.html

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