The Shunammite Woman: A Faith-Inspiring Devotional
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This devotion about Elisha and the Shunammite woman by one of our staff at Compassion Ghana will inspire you to muster up faith when faced with tragedy!
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This Good Friday, our friends at Compassion UK put together a beautiful recipe for easy-to-make hot cross buns paired with an Easter devotional. Once you’ve made your buns, settle down to reflect on the Easter message — and learn about the history of hot cross buns!
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What God Teaches Us When We’re Forced to Slow Down
What did you do for vacation this summer? I’m guessing that instead of getaways, many of you experienced unexpected changes of all kinds. Each of us has endured significant life interruptions this year that have forced us to slow down. I have too. Here’s what happened when I took a leap of faith — one that sent me backward. I’m sharing my story with the hope that it will encourage you as you navigate yours.
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Compassion Graduate: Here’s How to Get Through Uncertain Times
We are all living in uncertain times. Let’s turn to these wise words from a young man who grew up in the uncertainty of poverty to remind us to wait on God and hope in him.
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What Does the Bible Say About Giving?
These inspiring Scripture verses and devotional will help you learn more about God’s heart of generosity.
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Brokenness Before God
The word “brokenness” refers to the state of surrender and defeat we experience when hardship comes into our usually steady and painless life. No one enjoys the feeling of brokenness, but the powerful benefits it brings to our spiritual growth are immense.
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At the End of the Day
We spend most of our day caring for kids we don’t know, wondering why more people don’t do the same, and standing with one foot in a sea of desperate humanity, and one foot in an ocean of blessed grace.
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United by One Statement
We are serving the Messiah, the Son of the living God. That’s who we are; we are one by this undeniable truth.
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Modern-Day Wise Men
The wise men in the nativity came to honor the God-child. You, our sponsors are modern “wise men” who come to honor the God-image in each child.
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One Changed Life
At age 2, Claudio was an orphan, desperate for love and daily care yet without food, electricity, or hope.
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Children Becoming Kings and Priests
Together let us strive to spread the Good News so that more children know they have a special calling and destiny—to be saved, to be kings and priests!