Aug. 1, 2014 — Knowing how to pray for young people in poverty isn’t always easy. Here’s a way you and your child can use daily activities to learn about and pray for children around the world.
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Faith
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Reflections and remembrances from a former World Vision U.S. president
Former World Vision U.S. President Bob Seiple reflects on painful anniversaries, from the horror of the Rwanda genocide to orphans in Romania, and redemptive moments.
Change Makers
Dr. Paul Osteen’s latest operation: ‘Elevate the poor out of poverty’
Dr. Paul Osteen, older brother of Pastor Joel Osteen, ministers hands-on, one-to-one, in some of the most remote and poorest parts of the earth.
Voices
Taiwan: 40 years later, a reunion of love
Marilee Pierce Dunker shares stories from her trip to Taiwan, where her father, Bob Pierce, supported missionary projects in the early 1950s.
Special Features
Rwanda: 20 years later
APRIL 1, 2014, RWANDA — In 1994, Rwanda was as ruined as any spot on earth after an implosion of violence killed 800,000 people in 100 days. How could the country ever overcome such hatred and horror? It would take a miracle. Through World Vision’s reconciliation programming, healing has given way to hope.
Voices
Joy, my sponsored child, chose me
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.
Voices
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.
Voices
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.
Voices
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.
Voices
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.