How To Love Your Neighbor: 3 Ways
The Bible instructs us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Learn how to love your neighbor through the help of God’s Word and Compassion.
Aarti Sequeira: Cook and Compassion Sponsor Shares Her Story
Aarti Sequeira is a TV personality, cookbook author and a Compassion sponsor! Read on to find a favorite recipe she’s created while staying at home, and what she thinks God might want to teach us during this time.
El Salvador Traditions: Exploring a Unique & Vibrant Culture
El Salvador traditions reveal a vibrant and unique culture. Learn more about these traditions, such as El Salvador Independence Day, here.
5 Bible Verses About Hope for Hard Times
Life is hard, and in troubling times, hope can feel impossible. Luckily, in those moments, the God of hope is near to us, ready to lift our heads and turn our eyes to the brighter future ahead. If you’re struggling, there’s hope to be found in God’s Word. Below, you’ll find five Bible verses about hope in hard times and learn how to apply them in any situation. A
Interesting Facts About Honduras: The Land of Great Depths
Honduras is a stunning Central American nation that borders Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Pack a bag and let’s travel (virtually) to Honduras — which translates to “great depths.” Here, you’ll discover facts about Honduras, a country that’s home to over 60,000 Compassion assisted children!
Fun Facts About El Salvador: The Little Thumb of America
El Salvador — known as the land of volcanoes as well as “the little thumb of America” — is the smallest but most densely populated country in Central America.
We’d love to share some more fun facts about El Salvador with you! As you dive into these facts, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the culture and traditions of this beautiful country where over 70,000 Compassion assisted children live.
Facts About Bangladesh: A Country Rich in Culture
Bangladesh is a country full of green hills, coursing rivers, delicious food and vibrant storytelling. Keep reading for more fun facts about the country and people of Bangladesh. You will learn some fun trivia and gain a deeper understanding of the amazing culture where over 37,000 Compassion-assisted children live.
Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust: A Hopeful Reminder
We often associate the phrase “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” with death. That’s because the phrase comes from the burial rites in the Book of Common Prayer. This collection of prayer books is used mostly in the Anglican church for communion, marriages and other Christian rites — including burial services and cremations. But a closer look at what “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” means actually reveals a hopeful message about life.
Charity Streaming: A New Way To Help Children in Poverty
Gamers, streamers and content creators across the world are participating in charity streaming, where they are using their time and talent to raise money for causes they are passionate about in partnership with their favorite nonprofit organizations — including Compassion.
What Does “A Man After My Own Heart” Mean?
While the phrase “a man after my own heart” has grown to be a common idiom, it originates in the Bible. Let’s take a look at what it means to be a person after God’s heart, like King David in the Bible, and what it can teach us about helping children living in poverty.
About Easter
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Christians believe that Jesus is both God and human. When we celebrate Easter, we give thanks that Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of sins, taking the punishment that we deserve and also defeating sin, Satan and death.
A Call to Prayer for Ukraine — My Country, My Home
My whole world came to a halt the moment I read the news of Russia’s invasion of my homeland. I scrambled for my phone to contact friends and family in Kyiv and southwest Ukraine, praying that they were safe. Tears filled my eyes as I thought of my niece — the child I held in my arms when she was just a baby. A temporary sense of relief washed over me when I received word, one-by-one, that each person I know was safe — for now.
