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.
Podcast with Patricia Heaton, star of ABC’s ‘The Middle’
Patricia Heaton — currently the star of ABC’s “The Middle” and longtime star of “Everybody Loves Raymond” — shares about her faith, journey to success in Hollywood, and her trip to Zambia with World Vision.
New Year’s resolutions: Change you, change the world
New Year’s resolutions tend to be very self-centered, but if God is at the center of your New Year’s resolution then there’s a much better chance of success.
Iraqi pastor has a new perspective on the Christmas story
Father Daniel in Iraq reflects on Christmas. His church is a safe place for 1,600 Iraqi Christians displaced by conflict.
Praying the Psalms: ‘He has been good to me’
Join us in praying Psalm 13:6 over 9-year-old Rosemary, her family, and the work World Vision is doing to release families like hers from generational poverty.
2016 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
‘Christmas is God lighting a candle’
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on the obvious, yet breathtaking, symbolism of the Christmas Eve candlelight service at his church.
Praying the Psalms: Pray for Latin America
Violence, disease, and disasters plague many families in Latin America. Join us in praying Psalm 46:1 over the people of this region.
Becoming Olympians for Christ
During the Olympics, we watch athletes who have dedicated their lives to their sport. Shouldn’t followers of Christ be as committed to their faith?