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What makes a full life?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by James Pedrick, World Vision ACT:S in Christian Witness

James Pedrick, global youth engagement manager for World Vision, discusses Live Life — a six-week campaign for youth and university/college students around the world to experience Easter and Lent in a new way....

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?...