The daughter of World Vision’s founder shares how a little girl named Joy in Uganda helped her put her faith in action through child sponsorship.
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The divine matchmaking of child sponsorship
One of Marilee Pierce Dunker’s greatest joys is watching people come to a child sponsorship table to search for the little face that touches their heart.
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In China, a flame of faith ignites eager, young hearts
Marilee Pierce Dunker, daughter of World Vision founder Bob Pierce, and her daughter visit with elderly saints in Xiamen, China who came to Christ before communism closed China to the gospel.
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Rich Stearns on Christmas: ‘Filled with joy and gratitude’
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on the true reason we celebrate Christmas — the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Tidings of great joy: Calling and equipping the disadvantaged
More than 2,000 years ago, God chose humble shepherds to be the first to greet the newborn Christ. Today, in places where World Vision works, God still calls and equips those who are disadvantaged to demonstrate his love and build his kingdom.
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A glimpse of God’s kingdom
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns discusses how a father’s life is tranformed when he embraces the Great Commission and puts his faith in action.
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Journey of faith – from ‘dabbler’ to ‘doer’
Journey of faith: After years of dabbling, not doing, Marilee Pierce Dunker’s journey of faith brought her to World Vision, the organization her father founded decades ago.
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Standing on the promises of God
Marilee Pierce Dunker, daughter of World Vision founder Bob Pierce, tells how a treasured music box overflowing with colorful reminders is part of her foundation of faith.
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Q&A with Brian Fikkert, author of ‘When Helping Hurts’
Brian shares his thoughts on how the average person or church community can help people living in poverty without negative long-term consequences.
Prayers
Pray that children’s dreams for a better life come true
World Vision asked children in Uganda, the Philippines, Cambodia, Albania, Nicaragua to describe the life they want to live. Pray their dreams come true.