Monthly Archives: January 2013

Putting words into action

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Romanita Hairston in Our Authors

Romanita Hairston, World Vision’s vice president for U.S. programs, recently had the opportunity to attend the presidential inauguration on January 21, 2013. Today, she reflects on our nation’s future and challenges us to help children in need in the United States....

Les Miserables and lessons on biblical justice

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Cat-Dan Lai-Smith in Advocacy

Les Miserables and biblical justice | World Vision Blog

Recently, I saw the latest film adaptation of Les Misérables. Though I know the story well from Victor Hugo’s novel and have seen the live musical stage performance, something about this latest version especially moved me to tears....

Confidence through contortion

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Khulan Ishdorj in Stories

Contortion — the art of flexing and bending your body into jaw-dropping positions — is a highly-respected, centuries-old tradition in Mongolia. As part of its development program in the area, World Vision supports a contortion class to help children have fun and develop social skills....

Inauguration Day: What’s Next?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Rich Stearns in Conversations

On Martin Luther King Day, the national attention is centered on the start of Obama’s second administration. Following Election Day—when voters also approved a number of measures opposed by many Christians—many felt the country seemed to be headed in the wrong direction. At least, that’s how it appeared to some Christian leaders and commentators. One called it “a catastrophe for crucial moral concerns.” At the same time, the federal budget, political impasse, and a host of problems divide the nation. What are we, as Christians, to do?...

Pray for the people of Mali

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Denise Koenig in Disaster Relief

Mali enjoyed two decades of democratic rule until the growing rebel insurgency led to a military coup in March 2012, leaving the former French colony with a weakened government. World Vision began working here in 1975 and is especially concerned for displaced children and families as fighting escalates in the north. Please join World Vision in prayer for the people of Mali....