4 Reasons This Could Be the Best Christmas Ever

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Did you know that churches around the world are already starting to prepare for Christmas? Our church partners take this opportunity to bring joy and share Jesus’ love with the children in their care very seriously. You will be inspired by these four ways that this could be the best Christmas ever for children around the world.

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Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Wealth and Poverty

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As humans we like consistency. We are uncomfortable holding contradictory beliefs and actions … so how do we balance Christian principles with the disparities we see around the world?

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What Does a Compassion Center Director Do?

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It takes many people to make Compassion’s program at the child development center successful, including volunteers, teachers, cooks and cleaning staff. But at the forefront are center directors. Learn more about these passionate people ministering to the most impoverished children in their areas.

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Translating Love: An Interview With a Letter Translator

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Compassion has thousands of staff and volunteers around the world, working faithfully to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Read insights from one of our letter translators who translates the thoughts of sponsors and children with so much love and dedication!

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Randy Alcorn: A Better Kind of Abundance

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There’s an unmistakable sign of an overflowing, abundant life that comes from knowing Jesus, the author of life: generosity to others.

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Scrappers: 15 Photos of Life on a Landfill

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Many Compassion-assisted families make their living on the garbage dumps. They don’t have much, but they do have determination, grit and enormous courage to do anything in order to provide for their families.

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The Churches Standing Up to Child Sexual Abuse

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When Compassion asked our 25 national offices which one issue they believe is most negatively impacting the children they serve, five said sexual abuse. The stories are heart-wrenching. But there are also people willing to stand up and fight for the rights of children. It takes bravery, and it often costs them. That’s why we want to highlight churches around the world who are standing up to violence against children.

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International Literacy Day: A Tale of Two Girls

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Every child deserves the same access to quality education. But they don’t all get it. Meet two girls, both who live in poverty but whose educational stories are very different.

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The Definition of Beauty: 17 Photos

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God has made everything beautiful. And this is beauty as defined by God.

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5 Resources That Will Help You Build a Compassionate Family

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We are excited to introduce you to five resources, all with the express purpose of helping you disciple your families while building hearts of compassion!

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How Long Does It Take for My Letters to Be Delivered?

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Let’s be honest, getting a Compassion letter is such a joy that we all – children in the program included – want our letters to arrive quickly! But what goes into the process of getting letters to and from sponsors and how long does it take? We asked the folks who have the answers!

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UPDATE: Two Years After the Deadly Mexico Earthquake

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In 2017, Mexico suffered one of the most terrible earthquakes in its history. Two years later, lives are being rebuilt, thanks to the generosity of people like you!

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