What Teenagers Learn and Share

A girl wearing a blue shirt with her hands up against her face

We recently met several wonderful teenagers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. In the time we spent with them, they shared what they have learned at their child development centers.

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At the End of the Day

group of smiling children

We spend most of our day caring for kids we don’t know, wondering why more people don’t do the same, and standing with one foot in a sea of desperate humanity, and one foot in an ocean of blessed grace.

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Through the Eyes of a Child: Juliana

The World Through My Eyes: Juliana

This was a fun experience. I was experimenting with the camera and decided to take one photo of me. I forgot to smile, but I liked this photo anyway.

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man and woman standing outside a church

United by One Statement

We are serving the Messiah, the Son of the living God. That’s who we are; we are one by this undeniable truth.

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Field of wheat.

Hope as Wide as the Prairie

Our pioneer ancestors scraped and sacrificed and barely got by, in many ways living a similar lifestyle to what millions of subsistence farmers still lead around the world.

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Compassion country office building

Living the Real Meaning of Compassion

Each task, every step, each contribution, every role — we are all Compassion! All we are and all we give make a huge difference in how people’s lives are impacted by our common work.

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the wise men

Modern-Day Wise Men

The wise men in the nativity came to honor the God-child. You, our sponsors are modern “wise men” who come to honor the God-image in each child.

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Christmas Ornament Life Lessons

Many people in Mexico are highly dedicated to crafts, but in the hills of Veracruz, there is a group of adolescents who have dedicated the last couple of months to the delicate craftwork of making glass Christmas decorations.

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an image of a nativity scene

He Became Poor

Dignity is still so important, even in such dire conditions.

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Pray for Your Sponsored Child: A Heart for Missions

Pray that God would fill your sponsored child with a passion for proclaiming God’s glory and sharing His gospel with their community.

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two Honduran boys with arms around each other

Living in Honduras: A Day in the Life of Alejandro

Like most boys his age, Alejandro enjoys playing soccer with his friends and always has time to play with his little brother. He looks forward to continuing his education and one day he wants to become a doctor to help the people of his community.

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metal shelter and rocks

One Changed Life

At age 2, Claudio was an orphan, desperate for love and daily care yet without food, electricity, or hope.

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