Posts made in January, 2012

Is it merely a $30 gift each month? Is it so a child somewhere in the world can simply survive? Yes . . . but it is so much more! It is a combination of financial giving and an opportunity for the sponsor to connect personally with a child through correspondence and prayer. We have seen so many children’s lives completely transformed, not only because of the opportunity they are given because of support, but through simple gestures of love that are shown through letter writing and relationship building with a child. The timeless impact that...

When it comes to numbers and figures, sometimes the scope is just too wide to grasp, too cut and dry to internalize into something meaningful. How can we connect with the people behind the numbers? Over the course of 20 years, God has allowed me to be involved in some of the most incredible opportunities to serve those in impoverished communities around the world. I’ve come to realize that each and every face tells a story about a life that has been changed. In order for us to fully understand the significance of the impact being made, we...

Today, the Chinese New Year is being celebrated by millions around the world. It is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. This year, I am praying specifically for new life to take hold of China, particularly for the millions of Christ followers who are boldly sharing the Gospel under threat of persecution. In China, it is illegal to be a part of a church that is unregistered with the government. It is also illegal to meet outdoors or to worship in public places. Shouwang Church in Beijing trespasses each of these requirements—but not as...

4 out of 5 . . . pretty good odds, right? Well, today that just does not seem good enough to me. Each week in Guatemala, our partner Carlos and his team travel far to reach babies on the verge of death due to malnutrition and the lack of clean water. We call this project Operation Baby Rescue. If you have not seen the incredible documentary, take a few minutes to watch, and learn more about this life-saving initiative. This week, I received the following report from Carlos: Noel, Yesterday was a long day filled with both happiness...

Tammy Cupp lives among the beautiful scenery of Staunton, Virginia, where she and her husband wake up each morning to the bright green landscape of the charming site of her family farm, to the sound of their cattle, and the bright sun shining through the openings of their treasured home. Recently, Tammy went on a trip to Guatemala with World Help, not completely expecting what she would ultimately find. Traveling to the city of Zacapa, she and her daughter Alissa set off to dedicate a clean-water well—“Joshua’s Well.” After losing her...