order from chaos I recently gave my first presentation as an Advocate for Compassion International. The church I was visiting had the sermon based upon Compassion’s ministry and allowed me a 20-minute presentation. I was so excited for this opportunity that I could hardly sleep the night before.

The morning of my presentation, I woke to overflowing toilets. I decided this would not slow me down, so I hopped into the shower. Just as I lathered shampoo into my hair, sewage started bubbling up from the drain. I had to get out mid-bath, covered in soap. I made the best of it, styling my soapy hair.

My husband stayed home from church to wait for the plumber, meanwhile using the Shop-Vac to keep the sewage from flooding the floors.

I had bought a special dress for the event. I knew I had the right size because the size was clearly labeled on the hanger. I put on my dress to realize the hanger was for my size but the dress was three sizes too large. I gathered up the fabric, pulled it together, and gave it an “emergency hem” with safety pins.

As I exited my car at the church, I realize that I had selected two different shoes. Both were black sandals but one heel was higher than the other.

I marched into the church with blow-dried suds in my hair, bi-level shoes, and a pinned-up dress — pretending to have my act together.

I was not letting a few inconveniences get in the way of children being sponsored. (more…)

  • No Comments
  • Continue Reading
Recent Posts
May 16 2012

Honor Children

worship-with-bibles-UG

Children are not objects of ministry. They are partners in the ministry of God.

  • No Comments
  • Continue Reading
coconut-kisses

Despite a tumultuous history with candy-making, Amber decided to give making Beijinho de Coco (coconut kisses) a try.

  • 2 Comments
  • Continue Reading
bfast-in-CO

One staff member realized that children are the owners of the kingdom of heaven. That understanding fueled her passion to free children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

  • 1 Comment
  • Continue Reading
hope of TZ FI

What if each nation in this world was meant to reflect one particular attribute of God?

  • 8 Comments
  • Continue Reading
CSP-children-hug-IO

Any time Jesus said, “I tell you the truth,” He meant, “Listen up! This is really important!” And His message makes clear that unless we make a critical change in our lives, access to His kingdom will never be granted.

  • 1 Comment
  • Continue Reading
teaching-sunday-school-EC

Thank God for the church members and ministry staff who can take part in discipling our sponsored children. Pray that your sponsored child will grow in their knowledge of Christ, as well as grow deeper and deeper in His grace.

  • No Comments
  • Continue Reading
joyce-and-girls-TZ

Joyce is a single mother of seven living in Tanzania. She describes life before our ministry saying, “To have full day meal to us would be a miracle worth celebration.”

  • 9 Comments
  • Continue Reading
May 11 2012

The Goodness of God

sun-over-lake-IN

If you look carefully, God has sewn a blessing into every day. Some days these blessings are easier to find than others.

  • 3 Comments
  • Continue Reading
May 10 2012

Then God Showed Up…

Amos-and-LeoniaTZ

The phrase “Then God Showed Up” seems to always be preceded by some troubles or a bleak situation… “Then God Showed Up.”

  • 4 Comments
  • Continue Reading
© 2008-2012 Compassion International. All Rights Reserved.
ECFA Charity Navigator BBB