Rev. Steve Hayner, renowned Christian leader and World Vision partner, lived his final days with the same joy in the Lord that was the hallmark of his life.
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A world of good on Belly Laugh Day
On Global Belly Laugh Day, find joy when you let loose with a good holler and a chuckle, or two, or three. It’s good for you!
A Christmas gift for Jesus
This Christmas, give the richest gift, the biggest gift — the gift that costs you something — where Jesus would be most encouraged and overjoyed to see you lay it.
2014 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
Since communism’s fall, Christmas in Romania is joyful
In Romania, Christmas is a sacred day — and a reminder of how even communism’s stranglehold cannot outlaw faith in many peoples’ hearts.
A personal passion for Christ
Marilee Pierce Dunker reflects on how a generation of men influenced the world for God — starting on their knees in prayer.
Serving with your God-given passion
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on how God has given us all a calling, and when we pursue our God-given passion, extraordinary things can happen.
Finding encouragement amid trials and tribulations
I have to admit that I have felt a bit like Gideon this past year as I have watched the unspeakable violence happening against God’s people in places like Iraq, Syria, and South Sudan. I have been tempted to ask as Gideon did — “Where are You, God?”
An army that marches on its knees
There has never been a day that World Vision staff are not praying for direction, for provision, for healing, for forgiveness — and for mountains to move.
Pray for the children and families of Iraq
Since mid-2014, the people of Iraq have been caught up in a resurgence of violence. The conflict has exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation stemming from Syria’s civil war. Please pray with us for affected children and families.