James 1:27

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted....."

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted....."

Inspirational illustration of James 1:27 -- Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

"If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. Pure and genuine religion in..."

What does pure religion really look like? Phil Ware continues his series connected to his blog about the his mission trip to Peru with his wife Donna and the children they touched.

Want to know how to take a simple dress and change a life? Susan Sagun shares with Heartlight the innovative way to help children and women in Uganda while at the same time giving a blessing here at home!

How much time are you willing to invest in the life of a child? Mentoring kids offers a great chance for Christians to honor the call of Jesus to care for orphans.

Does pedigree or privilege change us? Rubel Shelly reminds us that our pedigree and genealogy doesn't make us Christian, but our discipleship does.

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.

Follow up to the continuing discussion Phil Ware continues his discussion on serving those who are homebound in our church communities.

Jesus is God made touchable! Phil Ware introduces his trip to Comunidad de Los Niños Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru, and the children that Jesus wants touched with his grace.

You've been there, haven't you, where you needed help and wondered if anyone was there? Phil Ware talks about using our summers to do God's work.

Do they move you to action? Alan Smith reminds us our responsibility and our need to have compassion for those in need.

How can I change someone's life this Christmas? Teresa Bell Kindred shares her experiences on adopting Reina through Compassion International and encourages others to do something similar.

How can it be worse? Phil Ware writes about children being valued for who they are.

Will you remember those everyone else forgets? True religion is more than just spouting off religious phrases and remaining isolated from worldly people -- it means to take the sin and worldliness out of people and take care of them.

Isn't this what every child has a right to expect? Rubel Shelly talks about Davion Navar Henry Only and his search for his mother and a forever family who will love him unconditionally.

How can I share in community when I am limited in how I can get out with other people? Phil Ware talks about how we can help provide and be community to those who cannot get away from home or care facilities and he asks for our input on how we can help them do this.

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.

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.

It was in the midst of poverty that I learned God is never late, An article reminding us that God is never late.

Sometimes the biggest story at church is not one you know! Phil Ware shares a Mothers' Day story of God's grace and the reunion of a family brought together through adoption.

Where can folks find Jesus' love in your town? compassion, concern, care, Christ, love, Jesus, Church

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.

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.

How dark is it in your world? Phil Ware continues his series called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain and reminds us that risky faith is rewarded.

"Dear Lover of God, During My earthly ministry, I was asked: "which commandment is the greatest?" (Matthew 22:36). Quoting Old Testament Scriptures,....."

What can empty our faith of its value? Tammy Marcelain shares insight on who we welcome and how we welcome them into our midst, and also reflects on what we do to push them away and hurt them with our words and actions.

"Dear Disciple, Read My harsh words to the Pharisees about their all-talk-legalism and not-much-help religion (Matthew 23:1-36). When you do, you will..."