Having No Ego
James wrote that a holy life is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy. Mercy is possible only as we have no ego — no inflated sense of our self-significance.
Continue Reading ›Do Whatever He Tells You
The deep truths of God are always revealed to those with an unwavering willingness to do whatever He says.
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Humble Listening
How many times do we carefully listen to our employees, young children, sponsored children, or the poor and neglected people in our communities? May Naaman’s story serve as a lesson to us.
What Are Your Hopes and Dreams for Your Child?
What are the hopes and dreams mothers in the developing world have for their children?
Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Up!
Leaders do not have a monopoly on great ideas. The best suggestions for change sometimes come from people on the ground.
The Gate to Answered Prayer
God appointed more than our times and places. He also appointed our work.
I Love My Job!
Mathilda thanks God every day for her job with Compassion in East Indonesia.
Understanding One Another’s Needs
Are the needs of a man driving a Lexus the same as a man living across the globe who will never own a car? How about the needs of a family who can’t afford bread? How do their needs compare with broken families who eat in separate houses?
One In Spirit, Love, and Passion
We are working together for a common purpose. With God as the head, we can move as one to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those who do not get a choice in life.
We Are Chosen
Through his sponsor’s letters, Erlan grew to become a self-confident person. And through his sponsor’s faithfulness, he accepted Jesus as his Savior.
Divine Appointments
Going through the adoption papers for her son, Tracy remembered Wess Stafford’s words, “Nothing thwarts the efforts of Satan to destroy little lives more than a caring adult’s timely intervention to build up their self-worth and assurance of being loved.”
International Day of the African Child
African children face a myriad of challenges as they grow up. But what is also true about African children is: they love, play, learn, hope, dream, pray — they live!
