The World Through My Eyes: Juliana
This was a fun experience. I was experimenting with the camera and decided to take one photo of me. I forgot to smile, but I liked this photo anyway.
What’s Your Word of the Year for 2013?
Receiving a word for the year from the Lord is not a New Year’s resolution. It’s more like a gift from Him.
Once: A Story of Loss, Pain and Redemption in an African Slum
Once there was a place called Mathare. It was a hard place; a difficult place. But, there was also a place called the Kingdom of God.
Seven Ways to Give of Yourself — In Every Season
Instead of focusing solely on places to send our money, let’s take a look into ways we can give of our time, money, and talents—in every season.
Chatting with Pastor Matt Chandler
We recently talked with Pastor Matt Chandler about The Village Church, child sponsorship, the poor and his book, The Explicit Gospel.
Are You There God? Do You Hear Me?
Excerpted from Compassion Blogger, Emily at With Elephant Grace. Emily won third place for the ‘Dear God’ Blog Month assignment.
Happy Thanksgiving
On behalf of the children and God we serve, thank you for the abundant love you share with the world. Happy Thanksgiving!
Getting to Know the Compassion Experience Team: Ashley Cooper
Part of what makes a successful tour is making sure all of the little details are taken care of. This is where Ashley Cooper comes in. She’s our assistant tour manager.
Catching the Rain
Compassion Blogger, Faith, Life and Compassion won third place during Blog Month by writing from the perspective of a child living in extreme poverty.
The Power in a Name
While the significance of a name may not carry as much weight as it previously did in Western culture, one’s name is still the most distinguishing characteristic an individual in a developing country clings to.
Sponsored Children Need Us to Be Jesus
Sponsored children need to know that we love them and pray for them; they need our encouragement to do well in school and at the center, and to remember that Jesus loves them very much.
Hope is a Four Letter Word
On his arrival to the student center, one six-year-old boy had a packet of cigarettes in his top shirt pocket. He drank and smoked, usually receiving alcohol and cigarettes from the men of the village who he would hang around with.
