From Voodoo Temple to Child Development Center
The property now housing the Simonette Child Development Center used to be a “peristil,” or Voodoo temple, where a well-known Voodoo priest named Sore ruled for several decades.
Continue Reading ›One and Being One
“One” means solitary, yet in contrast, “being one” means united in purpose. Individuality gives us an identity, but identifying to a common purpose takes extra effort, sacrificing individual identity to work toward common good.
Continue Reading ›“Thank You for Noticing Me.”
All people have the need to feel valued and cared for. If we are willing to open our hearts to those cries, our world could be changed — one person at a time.
Kindness at Work
Kindness and gentleness should mark all of our words, attitudes, and actions as Christians. Jesus is the epitome of kindness. We are called to be kind to one another.
Will You Take a Place at the Table?
Pastor Chris Seay invites you on a journey. A 40-day journey that will disrupt your habits and your rituals. A journey that will help you identify and connect with the poor and the suffering — the ones Jesus loves.
Compassion Clothing
Thirty years ago I went to Brazil as a short-term missionary with five other young adults. Little did I know how much that one decision would shape the rest of my life.
Speaking Out Against Corruption
The Leadership Development Program taught Arun a great number of things. He learned about time management, Christian discipline and social awareness. Most importantly, he learned how a Christian must respond to contemporary issues.
Faith Test
Many of us think we “know” what faith means. When it is time to put our faith in action, however, it’s another story.
“This Time, a Vicious Cycle is a Good Thing…”
The Wally Show met a woman named Ko who was a sponsored child and now works for our ministry. Ko still has the picture of her sponsors from 30 years ago on her desk.
“Lord, If You Had Come Earlier”
Jesus is quick to remind us and to demonstrate that it is never too late for God.
How Different (and Similar) are Compassion Canada and Compassion USA?
When it comes to sponsorship, there are a couple of ways in which Compassion Canada and Compassion USA are different, and several ways that we are the same.
Miracles of God
People may have the same purposes and goals, but it is the journey that determines the strength of a vision.