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The Lord of the harvest

Jesus refers to God as “the Lord of the harvest” (Matthew 9:38). How do you reflect God’s bounty in your everyday life? Guest blogger Benjamin L. Corey encourages us to put God in his place this harvest season.

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The longevity of World Vision water wells

A new scientific study by the UNC Water Institute shows that World Vision water wells continue to flow for decades. But not because the wells function better. They keep flowing for so much longer than usual because World Vision teaches the people who need that water how to repair broken wells!

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Better health for women just like Jennifer

Due to fistula — an injury during childbirth that causes incontinence — Jennifer remained outside when she attended church, kneeling in the dirt to pray. Without improving health for women who don’t have proper care, issues like fistula can ruin their lives.

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Opening our hearts to the little children

Reflecting on the humanitarian crisis of vulnerable children along the U. S. border, Rich Stearns — president of World Vision U.S. — writes that, following Jesus, “the best solutions come from a compassionate heart.”

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Salmina escapes from child marriage

Last year, at only 15, Salmina felt that her life was at stake when she was forced to marry a 58-year-old man and leave school. Thanks to a community member who was trained in child protection issues by World Vision, she escaped from the nightmare. Now she is looking forward to going back to school and pursuing her dream of teaching mathematics.

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Child sacrifice: Protection through pierced ears in Uganda

In certain districts of Uganda, child sacrifice is a real danger. Today, Kari Costanza writes from Uganda about 3-year-old Sharon, whose pierced ears may protect her. Read how a World Vision-supported amber alert program is helping to recover children that have been taken.

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World Poetry Day: “Childhood Lost” by Propaganda

In honor of World Poetry Day, we’re featuring our partner, spoken-word poet Propaganda, with a video of his poem “Childhood Lost”: “Childhood is worth saving, because once it’s gone, it’s gone.” Watch this powerful video, and learn more about Childhood Lost.