High schooler Michael Atlas will go hungry with his youth group for his fourth 30 Hour Famine this spring. As youth come together across the country to fast for 30 hours and bring hope to the hungry, find out how Michael’s first experience brought him closer to God.
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Meet Sarah Kennedy: An ambassador of hope for children
Sarah Kennedy is a new Child Ambassador from Tennessee. Hear about her heart for the world, how she inspired her husband to join, and the innovative way she’s partnered with local businesses!
Excerpt from ‘The Dream of You’ by Jo Saxton
When Jesus sends us, a key place is the life we already have. Are you available for God? In her new book “The Dream of You,” Jo Saxton shows how to be sent.
In the aftermath of tragedy, an answered prayer
After Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines in 2013, World Vision staff member Maryann Zamora witnessed an answered prayer for Patrick, a young father of two. Read how God answered the prayer that Maryann and Patrick prayed together in a moment of desperation.
A family’s journey of prayer, faith, and change
For Pastor Charles and his wife, Ann, in Kenya, their family’s story is a journey of prayer. Like many journeys, it began with a problem, but prayer led to change!
A year of joy: Our top 7 Instagram posts of 2017
Today, we look back at our top 7 Instagram posts of 2017, the stories behind them, and how one photo can fully demonstrate the joy of God!
Out of the dark: Solar lamps shine brightly for reading
When children like Didier in Rwanda don’t have electricity at home, practicing reading at night becomes impossible. Find out how solar lamps help improve literacy!
Make your gift twice as personal on Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday, Thirty-One Gifts matches contributions to World Vision with a product donation. Meet children who have received these items in Armenia and Zambia!
Loving our enemy: A Thanksgiving challenge
It’s only because we’re loved and forgiven that we can love and forgive others. Pastors in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley demonstrate this in their care for refugees. This Thanksgiving, Rich Stearns challenges us to look at generosity differently.
5 great Christmas gifts that may surprise you
You can give goat poop for Christmas, or the most iconic fridge photo ever: gifts that will actually change lives. See 5 Christmas gifts that may surprise you.