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Mother’s day thoughts: An orphan’s story

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Jessica Turner in Conversations

In honor of Mother’s Day coming up on May 12, we asked bloggers to share their thoughts on motherhood — and the importance of caring for children who have experienced the loss of a parent. Leading up to Mother’s Day, we will feature four different bloggers to remind us to appreciate mothers and care for those who are hurting. Today’s first post comes from Jessica Turner....

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Two churches, two sundays (excerpt from Unfinished)

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Rich Stearns in Christian Witness

Two churches, two Sundays | World Vision Blog

This past Tuesday, Rich Stearns — president of World Vision U.S. and best-selling author of The Hole in our Gospel — launched his second book: Unfinished: Believing Is Only The Beginning. Below is an excerpt from the book, which explores God’s plan for the world and how each and every one of us is called to a unique role in that mission....

Crisis in Syria, part 6: debts, difficulties rise for refugees

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Patricia Mouamar in Disaster Relief

As the Syrian conflict deepens, refugees are falling into debt just to survive, many of them unable to find work. Difficulties are rising for locals, too, as shopkeepers can’t afford to restock their shelves and some residents lose their jobs to newcomers. Additionally, aid agencies struggle to provide relief, running out of funds....

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[Book Launch] Unfinished: Why believing is only the beginning

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Matthew Brennan in Christian Witness

Unfinished: Why believing is only the beginning | World Vision Blog

The Gospels present a sweeping, holistic view of the lives Jesus calls us to lead as His followers. But modern-day Christianity tends to sell this message short: We go about our daily routines believing that if we live morally, respect each other, and believe in Christ, we’re all set. Unfinished, the latest book by Richard Stearns, president of World Vision U.S., presents a more complete model for what it means to follow Christ: “Believing is only the beginning.”...

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School supplies still bring hope six months after Sandy

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Laura Reinhardt in Disaster Relief

School supplies still bring hope 6 months after Sandy | World Vision Blog

When Superstorm Sandy slammed into the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, New York, six months ago, storm waters rushed into the Challenge Preparatory Charter School. Shrimp, fish, and snakes swam in the lower-level kindergarten classrooms, including the one where Rosemarie Eshcevarria taught....

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