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Caring for God’s creation on Earth Day

Earth Day is a chance to look at how we can be a part of caring for God’s creation. See how caring for the planet by utilizing natural resources and innovative agricultural techniques can benefit people in need and the Earth at the same time!

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A pig tale from Rwanda

How can the gift of a pig help keep a family out of poverty, while creating hope and opportunity? Read this inspiring story from the Kahi community of Rwanda to find out how pigs provided income for healthcare, education, and more for a family.

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Frog: The other, other white meat

In many parts of the world, frog meat is seen as a delicacy. In some areas where World Vision works, it is one of the only sources of protein within reach. See how a frog farm changed a family’s life!

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What does social justice really mean?

Social justice is a catch-all term that has gone through many seasons of being en vogue and then going out of favor, often suffering from competing definitions and vastly different interpretations. It’s like Silly Putty — that popular substance we used to play with as kids that can be twisted and contorted into whatever shape your heart desires.

Don’t be fooled or distracted by the word “social” in social justice. Many Christians are more comfortable with the word “justice,” but if Christ is truly Lord over every aspect of our lives, then clearly this must also include the social realm.

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Hunger 101

FEB 1, 2012 — Who’s hungry? Around the world, 925 million people — more than the populations of North America and South America combined — go hungry on a daily basis. Here are a few fast facts to help you grasp the severity of the problem.

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Famine no more

FEB. 1, 2012, KENYA — The recent crisis in the Horn of Africa — so reminiscent of the 1980s — may suggest that fighting famine is futile. But better tools, heavier hitters, and the benefits of child sponsorship are saving lives.

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Jesus, the comic-book superhero

Why write a comic book about the birth of Jesus instead of a superhero? Writer/illustrator Billy Tucci explains: Jesus is the greatest superhero ever to walk the earth!