Prayer is one of the most powerful weapons God has given us. Marilee Pierce Dunker reflects on how to plug into the power, perception, and purpose that can only be found in God’s presence.
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11 reasons to have hope in 2021
While progress on ending global poverty and boosting development has slowed or stalled because of the pandemic, we still have many reasons to be hopeful. As we see progress in clean water, mother and child health, advocacy work, and more, we can trust that our sovereign God hasn’t stopped working. Read evidences of God’s mercy to His people with these 11 reasons to have hope in 2021.
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How to cope during a pandemic: Tips from an NFL player
How are you coping during this pandemic? We asked this question to NFL player Kelvin Beachum Jr. while he was getting treatment in between practices and games. Check out his helpful tips for you and your family, a way you can support other Americans, and his amazing proud-daddy moment.
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5 reasons to share your blessings on Giving Tuesday
Why should you donate on Giving Tuesday? Here are five reasons why sharing your blessings on Giving Tuesday, December 1, will brighten your holidays — and kids’ and families’ lives.
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Q&A: Sadie Robertson Huff, author and actress
Sadie Robertson Huff — author, speaker, actress, and part of “Duck Dynasty” — talks about the year that was 2020, the holidays, and why she partnered with the World Vision Gift Catalog by designing the “Circle of Hope” wraparound ring.
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3 ways World Vision is fighting racial bias and injustice
For the past four years, World Vision has been doing internal and external diversity and inclusion work. In 2020, we facilitated a year-long training led by pastors of color who have been prolific voices in anti-racism efforts. The virtual trainings are designed to help pastors around the country dismantle racism.
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The Good Samaritan as a roadmap toward racial justice
Jesus’ parable of the good Samaritan offers a roadmap of how to be a better neighbor when confronting issues of racial injustice.
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From the World Vision U.S. president: The year that put hope to the test
While 2020 was a challenging year between the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustices, and more, World Vision U.S. President Edgar Sandoval Sr. sees hope as the new year approaches.
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Child sponsorship helps families thrive at home in Honduras
OCT. 15, 2020, HONDURAS — In Yamaranguila, Honduras, families have gone from struggling to thriving thanks to child sponsorship and World Vision’s community development model. As a result, Yamaranguila has the lowest migration rate in Honduras, and residents say they have everything they need for a good life.
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Best Christian podcasts to grow your faith
Looking for a faith-based podcast? Whether you’re seeking to expand your knowledge of Scripture or a fresh and fun perspective on your faith, here’s a list of Christian podcasts to consider.