Compassion International

The faces of poverty are not limited by race, creed, gender, or color. The faces of poverty are not limited to geographical areas around the globe. The faces of poverty are not democrat, republican, independent, socialist, or communist. The faces of poverty are real...The faces of poverty ARE HUMAN. Where are our priorities? Billions of dollars to bail out the greed of corporate America. Billions of dollars a month in an attempt to secure oil now sold to China. Millions of dollars a week spent to elect a president. How many of the world's homeless, the world's hungry, the world's sick could have been ... Read Full Story

If you've noticed the Compassion banners in my side bar, this post will explain why they're there. See this cutie pie? Her name is Heidi, and my family sponsors her through Compassion International. We've "had" her for a year and a half now. I'd love to be able to knit a doll for her, but we aren't allowed to send material things. Letters, sponsorship funds and prayers are our gifts to her. I've never met her in person, although I'd like to. I want to hear her little girl voice speaking to me in Spanish (even if I need a translator to understand her). ... Read Full Story

Poverty is a horrible thing no matter what aspect of life it affects, but just throwing money at it won't completely solve the problem. When it comes to poverty there are no easy answers. With the US in an economic crisis money and poverty are on everyone's mind. But poverty isn't just about money. People can be poor in many other ways, such as health, spirit, and love. When it comes to helping others who are suffering we need not look too far. Just look at your own family, friends, and communtiy. There is no better time than now to help those in need. ... Read Full Story

My sincerest– Today’s Video Blog Entry: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcAiHhZ4EHc CLICK HERE to learn about and participate in the ANT Colony Cares Holiday Card Drive for our service men and women abroad. “Strength is more than being able to lift heavy things. Faith isn’t just something you have when things are going great. Living in the moment requires no thought. Love should never come with conditions. Happiness is a choice. Failure is always the first step toward success. A change lives inside you now.” –the ant colony ANT COLONY 24/7 FREE TV HERE ANT Colony Widget here. Need some help? CLICK HERE to email a moderator. Please ... Read Full Story

I'm linking to this post because I think it's a great cause. I'll just let BooMama tell you about it: "This Friday, April 25, is World Malaria Day. And through the Bite Back campaign, people can give a one-time donation of $10 and provide a mosquito net for a child - or a family, if they’re all sleeping in the same place - who otherwise would have no protection from this completely preventable disease. That $10 will also provide education and treatment for people who are already sick with malaria. My sweet friend Anne has challenged her readers to donate 50 nets in 50 ... Read Full Story