Finding Purpose Among the Dead
Vilma chose to hope that she — a woman whom others look down upon because she lives in a cemetery and dropped out of school to clean houses at age 13 — has a purpose too.
Continue Reading ›Five Ways You Stopped Poverty in Its Tracks
Five Compassion program graduates share a common story – they overcame the slavery of poverty and are now able to provide for themselves and others.
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Nine Questions With Nyarko Twum Berima
I believe that God places us in our jobs, so to me every position is a privilege given by God. I want to be here to serve, learn and grow.
Are We Worth Your Trust and Money?
Does the money you donate to Compassion produce a good return on investment? Do we maximize the impact of your generosity?
Who Do You Say We Are?
Every decision we make is based on our “distinctives” — child focused, church based, Christ centered and committed to integrity. But do we actually live up to this?
Are You Different or Are You Just Vanilla?
Are you different? Are you different from this world? Is different a good thing? Do you want to be different? What does it take to be different?
Experience the Beauty of the Philippines
As you know the Compassion Bloggers were in the Philippines earlier this month getting introduced to our ministry in very personal way. Here’s a little of what it what was like for them.
Child Sponsorship Works — Juan David Dominguez Galvez
Does child sponsorship through Compassion really work? How does it make a difference in the life of a child?
Taking a Stand
Being a Christian is a little like standing for the Thai national anthem. When you take a stand for God, you will often look foolish to the world around you.
Where Are They Now?
Though the degree of poverty varied and each family’s story was different, these people had one thing in common that day — they had hope. Hope that God heard their plea for help; hope that this would be the beginning of a brighter future for their children; and hope that the children they held in their arms would be sponsored.
Compassion Changes Everything
I was competing in Ironman St. George, arguably the most difficult Ironman course in the world. I’ve been a competitive Ironman triathlete for years and I was having one of the worst races of my career.
Where Does Poverty Live?
What I found while I was in the Philippines were communities of children living in poverty but not allowing poverty to live inside them. I think it’s because they are also focusing on the One.
