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World View Index: February 2003

    Clip Description
    Sacrificial Love (U.S.)
      John and Mary Jane Dellenback were blessed with an extra five years together, thanks to her sacrificial gift.
    Bees make a killer cup of coffee (Honduras)
      Increase pollination by killer bees is one bright spot for Central American farmers, hard hit by falling coffee prices, increased competition and erratic weather.
    What love can do (U.S.)
      Liz had nearly given up on life when the state took her children as a result of her drug addiction. But through Love INC, loving Christians helped Liz kick drugs, find work and eventually get her kids back. Now she volunteers at her church’s Love INC chapter.
    Knowledge to win the war (Haiti)
      Annaelle doesn’t know much about the disease that is killing her. Her parents probably didn’t either when they passed HIV on to her. World Vision is working to educate Haitians about AIDS.
    Southern Africa desperate for rain
      More than 17 million people are hungry in Southern Africa.
    Bigfoot is dead (Christian faith)
      In a world of legends, how do we know what’s true? The truth of the Gospel is proven by overwhelming evidence – and our daily acts of kindness.
    Protecting the poor from the trap of debt (Cambodia)
      Most Americans use credit cards for life’s niceties, not necessities. In Cambodia, moneylenders take advantage of poor farmers seeking loans to buy seeds. A micro-credit program helps farmers break out of the trap.
    Food crisis in southern Africa
      How much grain does it take to feed almost 5 million people? Enough to fill more than 12,000 double tractor trailers.
    The key to happiness (helping others)
      A recent survey finds the happiest people value relationships over possessions.
    Guardians for the future (Africa)
      Selecting a guardian for the children is the hardest part of writing a will. It’s a choice many African parents are denied because AIDS has claimed so many family and community members.
    A God of hope
      Peace is never won through violence, but God can redeem even war. Pray for peace in these troubled times.
    A bridge between East and West (Jordan)
      The Middle East is home to as many as 15 million Christians. One of them is trying to build peace in a region torn by conflict.
    "My peace I leave you"
      God never promised us a peaceful world. But he does offer peace that comes from trusting Him.
    Famine helps teens live out their faith (U.S.)
      By going without food for 30 hours to help the hungry, American teens are living out a faith that brings out their best.
    Teen hunger stunt shames reality TV (U.S.)
      Is it really worth a million dollars to live on an island, eat bugs or let perfect strangers choose your spouse? Teens experience real hunger to help the poor.
    30-second PSAs
    Who will care for the children?
    (Mac Powell, Third Day)
    AIDS in Asia
    (Mark Lee, Third Day)
    AIDS orphans: Saving a generation
    (Margaret Becker)
    What is a man's man?
    (Steve Crawford, Anointed)
    One person at a time
    (Da'dra Crawford Greathouse, Annointed)


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