A Little Jhal Muri (Spiced Puffed Rice), Anyone?

Three children eating rice from a large bowl

Jhal Muri is one of the most common and popular snacks In Bangladesh. Smashed potatoes and egg curry are also popular dishes.

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Brothers in Arms

The connection of real family breaks down all barriers and bridges, brings different cultures together, and makes life more meaningful.

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children rolling tires in a race

What’s a Favorite Game for Children in Thailand?

Tire racing is played in the rural areas of Thailand. This game first started with a spare time and a bamboo ring from a used threshing basket.

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Solidarity

After meeting our staff and church partners on the field, reports of natural disasters, civil unrest and family tragedies suddenly becomes more personal.

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The Determination of a Young Female Entrepreneur

Estrika is a Leadership Development Program graduate in Indonesia who is passionate about small business and causes that benefit humanity.

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mothers dreams

What Are Your Hopes and Dreams for Your Child?

What are the hopes and dreams mothers in the developing world have for their children?

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I Love My Job!

Mathilda thanks God every day for her job with Compassion in East Indonesia.

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You Can Have My Leg

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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From Negative to Positive Motivation

Rowel kept telling himself, “I’m going to be rich someday, and when I grow up I am going to show everyone in my neighborhood, especially my father, that I am good for something.”

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The Pain and Joy of Becoming a Mom

Wongduan wiped beads of perspiration from her brow, rested her hands on her swollen abdomen, and leaned her head against the wall. Feeling nauseated, she closed her eyes, hoping to rest, but the memory of her two miscarried children haunted her.

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Never Too Old

One of Satan’s biggest lies is that we are too young for God to use us. When we are older, Satan will also try to tell us that we are too old to be used by God.

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Meat and Rice on a blue plate

Cook With Compassion: Murgir Korma

This Murgir Korma recipe is from Kevin Stout, who helped open our offices in Bangladesh and now serves as the ministry’s Church Partnership Development Manager. His wife is Bengali, and this is her family’s recipe for murgir korma, or sweet chicken curry with yogurt.

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