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Here he comes, the violinist!

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Here he comes, the violinist! | World Vision Blog
Looking at the photo of 5-year-old Abner and his violin, you might think, “How cute!” But don’t let his gap-toothed smile fool you. Abner is what you might call a child prodigy. Before he could read or write, Abner could play the violin. He picked it up when he was 3, and from that day on, practicing for an hour a day wasn’t a chore — it was a joy....
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PHOTO BLOG: Fashion beyond the red carpet

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Fashion beyond the red carpet | World Vision Blog
Oscar buzz often has less to do with film awards than with the pageantry of the event — especially what the stars wear on the red carpet. In honor of the Academy Awards this past weekend, World Vision celebrates our stars — children — and their cultural pageantry and expressive styles of dress....
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Jesus, the comic-book superhero

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A child is born | World Vision Blog
How often do you get the chance to read comic books at work? What about one that is centered around Jesus and the Christmas story — or one that benefits the work of an international humanitarian organization? Not often? Or never? That’s why we’ve asked Billy Tucci, a new World Vision partner, writer, and award-winning comic book illustrator, to guest-post for us on his newest comic book, A Child is Born. *     *     * “Dad, why do you want to do the birth of Jesus instead of a superhero book?” My eldest son wasn’t the first person to ask why, in a genre dominated by capes and cowls, would anyone do a comic book on the Christmas story?...
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Is Jesus more than a “sprinkle” blessing?

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Is Jesus a sprinkle blessing? | World Vision blog
I’m excited to welcome Mark Hall — the lead singer and songwriter for Casting Crowns, a long-time World Vision artist — to the World Vision Blog. When I received this post from Mark, the source of the passion in his songwriting became immediately obvious. They’re words of experience and depth from his heart. Thanks, Mark, for guest-blogging today and for giving us a peek into Casting Crowns’ newest album. Don’t forget to order the pre-sale of the album online at FamilyChristian.com. —Lindsey Talerico-Hedren, managing editor, World Vision Blog When we went to adopt Hope and bring her home with us from China, she didn’t want me to hold her. I was told that usually when the orphaned children there see...
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Prayers for Japan from around the world

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Sponsored children in Bangladesh express love for their sponsors in Japan. ©2011 World Vision
Three months ago on Saturday, a deadly earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan killed more than 14,700 people, leaving the country’s northeastern coastline devastated. Our colleagues in Japan have spent the weeks and months following the disaster organizing and implementing a full response plan, supported by the World Vision global partnership. As part of an international initiative to encourage quake survivors and those involved in relief efforts, children around the world who are supported by World Vision sponsors in Japan send their love and prayers. Children and sponsors in Japan’s tsunami zone have since received drawings, cards, and origami art messages from sponsored children in El Salvador, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Mongolia, Kenya, China, and Ethiopia. This post is a collection...
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