A Seed of the Kingdom
Church was for families who could afford the clothes to wear. Church was for families that were functional, families whose mothers weren’t bipolar and whose fathers had a job and didn’t drink too much.
The Door to Deliverance
The moment we recognize our sin as such, truly repent before God and turn our lives over to Him, we will surely experience the most refreshing and peaceful time in our lives.
Living Close to the Line
Do you push the limits and drive as close to “just over” the speed limit as you dare? Or, do you arrive as late as you can to meetings?
Combat Boots
The battle is not ours to win or lose. We are not called to success. We are called to trust.
Determination
Determination is the act of making up our mind about something. Many people struggle without this powerful quality, while people with determination get tremendous results.
Junior’s Story: Hope in the Midst of Danger
Junior was 5 years old when he joined Compassion’s program. Now 17, he faces many pressures and dangers within his community of Portoviejo, Ecuador.
Stop Blaming and Take Charge!
We can’t blame our circumstances, our husband or wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, boss, employees, pastors, or government. We shouldn’t even blame the devil. Our sin is our own fault and our attitudes are the cause.
Touch Them with Your Heart
Are we able to extract the needs of children from the intricacies of our daily work and focus on them, even if for a moment? What are we really passionate about in our respective roles, in our daily activities?
Crossing Barriers
Christ entered into our reality — not for an afternoon, but for a lifetime — and not just for a time of joy but also for one of pain.
Honor Children
Children are not objects of ministry. They are partners in the ministry of God.
A Child’s Act of Love
One staff member realized that children are the owners of the kingdom of heaven. That understanding fueled her passion to free children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Time for a Critical Update?
Any time Jesus said, “I tell you the truth,” He meant, “Listen up! This is really important!” And His message makes clear that unless we make a critical change in our lives, access to His kingdom will never be granted.
