More than 2,000 years ago, God chose humble shepherds to be the first to greet the newborn Christ. Today, in places where World Vision works, God still calls and equips those who are disadvantaged to demonstrate his love and build his kingdom.
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The manger in Mongolia
Sandy Grubb, a World Vision U.S. board member, reflects on how Immanuel — “God with us” — is present in the world’s farthest reaches.
A glimpse of God’s kingdom
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns discusses how a father’s life is tranformed when he embraces the Great Commission and puts his faith in action.
Journey of faith – from ‘dabbler’ to ‘doer’
Journey of faith: After years of dabbling, not doing, Marilee Pierce Dunker’s journey of faith brought her to World Vision, the organization her father founded decades ago.
Standing on the promises of God
Marilee Pierce Dunker, daughter of World Vision founder Bob Pierce, tells how a treasured music box overflowing with colorful reminders is part of her foundation of faith.
A child marriage: Betrothed before birth
The documentary Girl Rising aims to ignite a movement to educate girls around the world. Millions of girls, like Jenneh in Sierra Leone, face barriers like child marriage to their education. This is Jenneh’s story.
A stitch in time empowers women in India
In India, there is a tradition that women serve men and do not go to school. But education for women is possible, especially through child sponsorship.
The software of child sponsorship
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on the hardware and software of child sponsorship that make World Vision’s work sustainable.
Q&A with Brian Fikkert, author of ‘When Helping Hurts’
Brian shares his thoughts on how the average person or church community can help people living in poverty without negative long-term consequences.
Speaking love through soccer balls and bear hugs
Our second day in Guatemala, the World Vision bloggers had the amazing opportunity to meet the children they sponsor! Shelby Zacharias describes meeting 8-year-old Gerson for the first time.