Story and Photo by Barb Liggett, Global Strategy Office Intern Eugine is an 8-year-old from Kenya who wants to be a teacher when he grows up. Compassion believes that he — and all kids with big dreams — can do it. So does Katie Peters. This 15-year-old, from Colorado Springs’ The Classical Academy, has […]

[…] Internship Squad! Yaaayy! Give ’em a hearty welcome, y-doncha. Back row: Meredith Dunn, Tim Hurley, Adam Kroneberger, Nicole Bond, Carl Chan, Molly Gibson, Brooke Gilbert and Abby Steiger Middle row: Abby Walter, Whitney Davis, Barb Liggett and Big Jesus Front row: Amos Garcia, Emily Royal, and Abbe Knake Meet Big Jesus Pleased to meet ya

Story by Delanyo Tenge, Compassion Togo program communications manager, and Barb Liggett, Global Strategy Office intern September 17, 2008 was the day the staff of Compassion Togo (CIT) had prepared fervently for, and the excitement had reached its peak. As Compassion’s newest country, the staff began registering children in Compassion Togo’s first child development […]

Story by Barb Liggett, Global Strategy Office Intern When those with nothing are given enough, they will give back to those who have nothing. This is a foundational belief of Compassion as an organization, and nowhere does it resonate deeper than in South Korea, which is unique as a partner country because of its […]

[…] incredible power in the prayer of a child.” — Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado “Prayer is how we align our hearts with God and when we receive his promptings.” — Barb Roose “The power of prayer is not based on the one who says it but on the one who hears it. Don’t wait to be perfect […]

[…] daily prayers, news on my family, weather, celebrations, etc.” — Debbie “Love the app. I have a monthly event on my Google calendar to remind me.” — Barb “I also use the app. Super easy. I start with a little about the time of year I’m writing since there’s a lag of when they […]

[…] cause people to consider the poor, but it presents an opportunity for Tim to share with other runners the purpose Christ has given his life. Wearing a Compassion shirt is a simple act, but God uses nonglamorous obedience to further His kingdom. Story by Barb Liggett, Global Strategy Office Intern Read the full verse tim-smith