Posts made in December, 2011

2011 has been an incredible year for World Help. God has blessed us with more opportunities than ever to provide help and hope all around the world. Because of you, we’ve impacted over 4.5 million lives so far this year! As 2011 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to ask you to partner with us by making a special year-end gift. All gifts given online or postmarked before midnight (EST) on December 31 are tax deductible and will make a tremendous difference as we move forward into 2012. Once again, in every campaign, project, or cause,...

What is Christmas really about? The days (or months) leading up to Christmas are oversaturated with messages defining the holidays and what they perceive the “Spirit of Christmas” to be about. Many will amount today to a tree surrounded by presents, family gatherings, a day to enjoy their latest new gadget, or even time spent angry and bitter over happenings of the day. We believe the “Spirit of Christmas” is more than this! World Help’s Vice President, Noel Brewer Yeatts, recently expressed: Share in the spirit of what...

Great news! We have officially reached our initial goal of funding 100 rescues through the Operation Baby Rescue campaign! Because of you and hundreds of other rescue advocates across the country, 100 precious lives will be saved from disease, malnutrition and suffering—now that’s hope.  Let it sink in for a moment. I’m at a loss for words to describe how thrilled I am that we have achieved our goal with one week remaining in the campaign. Even so, I can’t help but think that this is the perfect opportunity to use the momentum we...

North Korea’s infamous leader, Kim Jong-Il, passed away on December 17. Kim’s youngest son, Kim Jong-un, is preparing to assume power over the Communist regime and is virtually unknown to the international community. Many speculate that his inexperience will make him vulnerable to power struggles within the already fragile and unpredictable government. This marks the beginning of an extremely critical time of transition for North Korea’s leadership, government, and country as a whole. North Korean believers fear for their lives and that...

Yesterday, my daughter Noel and I were in Washington, D.C., for an interview with Shannon Bream, a FOX news anchor on America’s News Headquarters. We had the unique opportunity to share about Operation Baby Rescue and our year-end goal to help save the lives of 100 severely malnourished Guatemalan children. It was so powerful to hear Noel describe the transformation that takes place as these children are rescued and restored back to health—I couldn’t be more impressed with this incredible campaign. Thank you for all the prayers,...