An Amazing Meeting That Was 14 Years in the Making
Andrews had been holding onto a prayer in his heart since he was 6 years old. He asked God to make a way for him to meet the friend who had shown so much love to him and his family. Fourteen years later, his prayer was unexpectedly and spectacularly answered.
Continue Reading ›Why Your Faith Should Make You Sweat a Little Bit
Our culture praises comfort and ease. With online shopping, pre-made dinners and social media, it would be entirely possible to live our lives without ever leaving the comfort of our own homes. I know, I know … that’s extreme, but the reality is that fewer and fewer of my friends are willing to take risks.
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5 Ways to Build a Relationship With the Child You Sponsor
The relational aspect of sponsorship is not just important in getting people to become sponsors. It is important throughout the sponsorship journey because love is best shown in a relational context.
Your Child Is in Good Hands
My heart is overflowing as I return to the dry climate and high altitude of my Colorado Springs home from my first trip to the island of the Dominican Republic. I left with a deepened assurance of the investment that the project staff have in each child. Have you ever wondered about the hearts of our staff? I pray that I can convey just a glimpse of the depth of compassion they hold within them.
Five Ways to Take Great Photographs of Kids
How can we take photographs of people that treat them with dignity? Here are five ways in which our photographers strive to take great photos of kids.
So You Want to Advocate for Children?
In her first couple of years as a volunteer child advocate, Vicki strongly encouraged a couple of enthusiastic sponsors to join the Advocate Network.
Saddam {it’s more than a sponsorship}
Shauna Pilgreen, in the hospital for an unknown illness, can only think of one thing — her sponsored child Sadaam.
The Long African Walk
We desire to serve the neediest possible. Sometimes that means traveling to where buses and cars cannot easily go.
A Beautiful Visit and Hope for the Future
Despite the hurt and past experiences, Veronica has hope that her daughters’ futures will be different. Our ministry is fueling that hope through the local church and child development center where they are registered.
He Leaped into My Arms and My Heart Was Gone
There was something about this boy that Katy just couldn’t shake. How could she connect with a child when she didn’t even know his name?
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.
