Four Questions God Asks Us

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We can trust that God knows what, how, and when to do what needs to be done toward the fulfillment of our mission and vision.

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The Prayers of a Sponsored Child

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Sponsored children pray and ask God for direction, for someone to love them, for provision — for more of Him. How different (or similar) are your prayers?

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Six Reasons We Can Trust God

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Jesus cautions us not to worry about anything, not even food or clothes. He gives us six reasons for trusting in God rather than worrying.

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Three Things African Children Have Taught Me

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No matter how difficult their situation, children in Africa cope with immense suffering. Is this because it’s the only life they’ve known?

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Why Do We Follow the Lord?

God is looking for people who will follow Him for no earthly reason, especially in difficult times.

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Artist Spotlight: Robbie Seay Band

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A trip to the Dominican Republic gave Compassion artist, Robbie Seay a unique opportunity to see how child sponsorship shapes the lives of children living in poverty.

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A Faith With Roots

An emotional experience is not sufficient for salvation. We have to have roots that require us to count the cost of our journey with Christ.

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Fortifying Our Faith

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The God we serve is in the business of resistance training. He wants to fortify our faith.

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Pray for Your Sponsored Child: Love for God’s Word

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Pray that your sponsored child would learn to cling to God’s Word and treasure its words as their comfort and treasure.

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You Can Have My Leg

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Neldi lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. Sejin became Neldi’s sponsor and “just so happened” to have an extra leg to give Neldi.

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Far-Reaching Prayers

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As we pray, we cannot understand how far reaching and powerful our prayers may be, unless the Lord graciously allows us to see a bit further than we normally can.

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Feliz Cumpleaños With No Piñata?

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Piñatas are often associated with Hispanic birthday celebrations. However, some birthday celebrations in Guatemala do not include a piñata.

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