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Something miraculous at Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2011 by World Vision field communicators in Stories

The follow post was written by Narine Ohanyan, World Vision field communicator in Armenia. * * * Do you believe in miracles? For a mother in Armenia, something miraculous is happening at Christmas. “I love the ornaments and the lights. I love to stare at them,” says 4-year-old Narek Qotanjyan. Coming from a child in the United States, this statement wouldn’t be so surprising. However, Narek lives in Armenia with a disability....

A little child shall lead them

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Cory Trenda in Stories

Although I wrote this last year, I feel it deserves a repeat-performance. I visited this family again recently and brought their daughter Lilly an actual malaria net, like those World Vision uses in Africa because I know the compassion she feels for those affected by malaria, an experience from a previous visit with her folks. She’s a busy 7-year-old now and couldn’t remember the entire incident, so I promised to find what I’d written last year and send it to her. Re-reading it blessed me and I hope it blesses you, too. * * * This year, we all agreed to forgo the typical presents for our adult extended family members and instead choose gifts from the World Vision Gift...

The gift we can’t wait to explain

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Guest blogger in Child Sponsorship

I’m often seeking beautiful stories of child sponsorship, because I know so many exist out there. When I find one, I eagerly await the author’s permission to republish their words on our blog so it can be shared with so many more. Brynn’s post — which came highly recommended from a World Vision sponsor, who I’m blessed to call a friend — eloquently captures the beauty of child sponsorship and why it’s really a gift to every person it touches. Merry Christmas! —Lindsey Talerico-Hedren, managing editor, World Vision Blog * * * This is my most favorite gift that we are giving this year. Even more than the tablets we are giving the kids, but that might just be because...

Happy birthday, Jesus | Blog 12 of the 12 blogs of Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Jessica Turner in Conversations

Blog 12 of the 12 blogs of Christmas | World Vision

I love to give gifts. Love. LOve. LOVe. LOVE to give gifts. It started as a little girl when I would go shopping at the Dollar Store for my family for Christmas. Then, when I got my first job, I began shopping year-round, seeking the best deals and the perfect gifts for everyone on my list. 15 years later, I still shop year-round. I usually finish shopping in early November and want to start wrapping right away. I am THAT excited to give the gifts I have purchased....

Sharing joy…a little bit more | Blog 11 of the 12 blogs of Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2011 by K.C. Procter in Conversations

Blog 11 of the 12 blogs of Christmas | World Vision

My favorite part of the classic holiday storybook “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!“ is near the very end when the Grinch is baffled by the Who’s singing after he has stolen their presents and roast beast. And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store.” “Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more!” Every year at Christmas I wrestle with a more mentality. As a naturally selfish human being I always want more....