Launch of Compassion Scandinavia

Three Compassion Staff of Scandinavia standing in front of a Compassion branded wall

In 2013, a global Compassion partner office was opened in Scandinavia. Compassion Scandinavia CEO Leif Ingvald Skaug shares his prayers and hopes for the future of Compassion in Scandinavia.

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Human Trafficking Awareness: Time to Pray and Act

Human Trafficking Awareness: Time to Pray and Act

Let the pain of trafficking around the world seep into your heart. Then channel your outrage at injustice – pray and act.

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A Pear and a Prayer

Tears poured down Cesar’s face. He was ready to give up. You could feel it in every fiber of his being.

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Happy Thanksgiving

On behalf of the children and God we serve, thank you for the abundant love you share with the world. Happy Thanksgiving!

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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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The Ongoing Journey of a New Sponsor

While their sponsored children may not be physically here with them, they have already taken root in the hearts and home of the Cone family.

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Thank You for Not Answering My Prayers

Have you ever wondered where you could have been if you’d been given what you asked for? Have you ever wondered what could have happened, had you found what you sought?

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Spirituality Is a Way of Life

Is it OK to think of some activities as spiritual and others as “not spiritual” but ordinary or secular? What is the danger of thinking this way, if any?

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Three Unexpected Surprises

A trip to Haiti held three surprises for a sponsor-Advocate that will remain in her heart and memory forever.

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Contend as One Man

Never forget that we have an opponent: scheming, deceptive, mean. He wants to destroy you. Us. The children. Our partner churches.

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Solidarity

After meeting our staff and church partners on the field, reports of natural disasters, civil unrest and family tragedies suddenly becomes more personal.

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The Gate to Answered Prayer

God appointed more than our times and places. He also appointed our work.

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