Isn’t 30 Years Enough to Learn How to Prevent Catastrophes Like the East African Drought?
The legacy of the 1980s lives on, for better or worse. The most disturbing aspect of this is the horrifying stories of African mothers walking for days through the desert to beg a handful of grain; of tinder-dry crops and emaciated cattle shrivelling under a merciless sun; of children dying for want of food as…
How do you start a conversation about Jesus with a total stranger? What’s the best way to talk to people about sin without making them feel worse and turning them away from Christ?
Are You Ignoring Their Prayer Requests?
My sponsored child asks me to pray for his studies and please pray for rain for the crops. I toss the letter on the couch and move on with my day. I’ve read it all before and as a city girl the request for rain means little to me.
Without Change and Innovation Ministries Die
When was the last time you saw someone in your life who may have been the right person for a job, but who lacked passion and creativity?
A Spirit of Service… and Humility
We know what we are: Sinners in need of a Savior and saints who are called to serve. Our sinfulness and saintliness are the primary reasons we need humility.
What Fuels a Spirit of Service?
The Good Samaritan had nothing to gain from helping the incapacitated robbery victim he happened to stumble upon while making his way to Jericho. Perhaps it was the Spirit of Christ in him that gave way to a Spirit of Service.
Trust in the Workplace: Is It Possible?
Everyone wants to be trusted for their character and their competence. But in our relationships with each other, we often say or do things that can easily undermine trust.
Spirit of Service: What’s Really the Problem?
What’s preventing you from living out a Spirit of Service in your work environment or better yet, in your life?
Should we call Compassion an outcome-driven organization, or do you think we are more of an aim- or purpose-driven organization?
What Will It Take For You to Feel Blessed Today?
What would have to happen in your life for you to think of yourself as someone who is truly and genuinely blessed? What would it take for you to feel like God is smothering you with kindness today?
Empowerment: What Does It Really Mean?
Empowerment is defined by the World Bank as “the process of enhancing the capacity of individuals or groups to make choices … (that lead) to desired actions and outcomes.” At Compassion, discussions on the concept of “empowerment” are not new; but in practice, how evident is empowerment in our management behavior?
Nam Jai (Water From the Heart)
The term nam jai (water + heart) means “water from the heart” and is used to describe genuine acts of kindness. It implies that these acts of kindness are done without any expectations — with no strings attached.
It’s Called “Walking” Street!
Walking Street is a place in Chiang Mai where local vendors hawk their wares. My family and I thought we would take a few hours, see what it was all about and then head to church. We were wrong.
Son of the High Chief
The son of the High Chief, knowingly or not, showed his friends an image of what Jesus Christ did for each of us when He went to the cross. He stood between them and the evil one, who wanted to hurt them.
Developed-World Tantrums
In the grand scheme of the universe, how much of my time is wasted groaning about my “problems?” I’ve decided to call these problems my “developed-world temper tantrums.”
Bring an Empty Cup
When I come with an empty cup, the poor teach me about the faith required to truly depend on God rather than for me to try to solve all their problems by reaching for my wallet. When I come with an empty cup, the poor teach me how to get the best use of the…
What’s worse than a traffic jam after a professional sporting event? A people jam after Loy Krathong!
God Hasn’t Given Up on You
God hasn’t given up on you. So don’t give up on Him. Wait on Him and on His appointed time.
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?
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.
Solidarity With the Poor
It is a true gift from God when we move past dutiful charity and come to a deep solidarity with the poor.
The Mystery of the Blue Corner
Chances are, you’ve noticed it. It’s found in the upper right-hand corner of Compassion’s brochures, child sponsorship packets, posters, promotional materials and letters from our sponsored children. For quite some time, that blue corner was a mystery to me.
The Voice
One night, alone in a field, our president and CEO cried out on behalf of children around the world, and God answered.
Bugs and the Body of Christ
Unlike cathedral termites, we know our Leader and what we’re creating. More importantly, our Leader knows us and calls us to one body.
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