For World Food Day, Rich Stearns describes meeting children in Kenya and how consistent, long-term care helps strengthen communities against crisis.
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Clean water: This generation’s moon shot
Humanity has never been able to bring clean water to everyone. But now there’s a goal to do so, and World Vision is playing a leading role in achieving this “moon shot.”
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Blessed by a broken heart
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on how when our hearts are broken by the world’s suffering, we remain tender to see as Jesus sees.
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Matthew 25: On Jesus’ side for the poor
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns examines Matthew 25 and concludes that to be agents of the Great Commission, first we must become agents of the Great Commandment.
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A global day of prayer to end famine
Hungry people in East Africa are our neighbors in the eyes of God, and Jesus calls us to love them in the same way we love God and ourselves. Our president Rich Stearns explains how we can be in fellowship with them in their suffering.
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Walking with the poor: Solving the global water crisis
Rich Stearns reflects on how when you partner with World Vision, you are walking with the poor. Mothers, fathers, and children feel your love and support across the miles. And with that comes a sense of God’s love. Knowing they’re not alone in their struggles lightens their load.
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Facing responsibility: The face of a refugee child
In 2013, World Vision President Rich Stearns met 10-year-old Haya in Jordan. The song she sang to him that day became a pivotal moment in his life: “Do you ever think of the children of Syria?” Hear from Rich about the impact of that moment, and three and a half years later, join us in reconnecting with Haya.
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What to do for Lent: Love others
Rich Stearns reflects on Lent, a time of sacrifice and reflection leading up to Easter, as an ideal time to emulate the counter-cultural ways of the early Christians, whose faith was so attractive that Christianity spread like wildfire.
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Praying God’s blessings for a compassionate country
Inspired by the National Prayer Breakfast, Rich Stearns reflects on how we can pray for our country’s leaders, churches, and people to reflect the character of God.
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Loving through our differences at Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, Rich Stearns encourages us to pray for those — like refugees — who don’t have the homes, food, and family we celebrate today.