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The One New Year’s Resolution You Can Make Happen Today

The One New Year’s Resolution You Can Make Happen Today

I don’t know if caring for those in need made it to on your New Year’s Resolution list—or if you even made a list at all. But there is a resolution that’s worth making and keeping today… Last spring, Leif and I had the opportunity to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to visit...
5 Things Your Sponsored Child Can Never Tell You

5 Things Your Sponsored Child Can Never Tell You

As we’ve spent the week in Kenya, I’ve had the privilege of getting a close up look at the work of Compassion. I can literally walk into any project, point at any kid, and ask to see their file—a thick, 3-ring binder filled with monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports...
The Great Debate: Can You Bring Heaven to Hell?

The Great Debate: Can You Bring Heaven to Hell?

The church property where the Compassion program is hosted is an oasis. The small lot feels expansive compared to the cramped quarters of the slum. The entrance is marked by trees, vegetation and pink hibiscus; a stark contrast to the stench, filth, and garbage just...
How To Punch Hopelessness in the Face

How To Punch Hopelessness in the Face

Leif and I had the privilege of sitting down with the head of Kenya for Compassion International, Joel, to learn more about their work to serve more than 93,000 kids throughout the nation. “What’s the hardest part of your job?” I asked. “Capacity,” Joel said. “We’ll...