Comments on: Ask a Moody Scholar

By: Benjamin Buck

Benjamin Buck — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:24:21 +0000

What was the most meaningful question/conversation with your sponsor? Thanks.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:48:24 +0000

If you had not been part of Compassion’s program, what would you be doing with your lives right now?

By: Mike Stephens

Mike Stephens — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:43:22 +0000

I just wanted to add it was an insane blessing/encouragement/inspiration to meet all of you!!!!!!! I am thankful for especially your testimony Michelle b/c the first time I heard it up in Denver I was like…whooaa, God is AWESOME! It helped me work hard to visit the kids I sponsor in the Philippines and as a sponsor in general. And all three of your testimonies and meeting you has been encouraging!

What are each of your favorite songs?

Mine is “Awesome God” by Rich Mullins. I have heard it in English, Spanish, the chorus in Japanese and found a Youtube version in Kirundi. There is also a rap/R&B version on a children’s worship CD called “Worship JAMZ vol. 2 which I really like as well.

Remember…”Be strong, and courageous for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go!!!!!!!” I will remember it too

By: Mike Stephens

Mike Stephens — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:32:46 +0000

What verses and or practices do you cling to when you are feeling down/tempted/or discouraged?

By: Mike Stephens

Mike Stephens — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:30:49 +0000

What are the 3 the most interesting places you have visited in the world?

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:14:29 +0000

I have several questions about gift giving. Recently, on the blog there has been talk about family gifts and if it is more appropriate to give them to celebrate a holiday (Christmas or Easter) or any time. Some questions were raised about if giving it as gift for Christmas would seem less of a ‘hand out’, which would be good as sponsors want (or should want) to avoid dependence. Do any of you feel that there is a more appropriate time than another for family gifts? If so, when? Is it better to give a gift with an intended purpose? If so, how should a sponsor find out what purpose to state? Is it be better to send $25 or 75 2-3 times a year, or save it up to send more at once a year as that could be used for larger purchases?

I want to give gifts to my sponsored child (and have in the past), but I want to respect the family at the same time. I understand you can’t ask all the questions, but answers to any of them (or a brief discussion about family gifts among Michelle, Tony and Richmond) would be appreciated!

By: Britney

Britney — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:22:58 +0000

First I would like to say that I am so excited for the opportunity you have to be at Moody. I am looking forward to seeing how God works in and through you during your time there. I will remember you in my prayers as you make the transition to living in Chicago and studying at Moody Bible Institute.

I’m curious about your expectations regarding Moody. What are you most looking forward to during your time at Moody? And what part of being there do you think will be the biggest challenge for you?

By: Cheryl J

Cheryl J — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:56:28 +0000

I would like to know what you think would be the most helpful things for us to write in our letters to our kids.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:41:37 +0000

Well done – each of you. I’d like to know your best ideas for new sponsors and what you might add/revise about Compassion’s outreach. Thanks so much!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:07:06 +0000

Congratulations to all three of you Moody Scholars on your fantastic achievements!

What were the greatest motivators driving you toward success in the LDP?