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Links to Quotes to inspire a compassionate lifestyle

Quotes to inspire a compassionate lifestyle

As Christ-followers, we hold close to our hearts the call to be people of compassion and love. And even though we are in isolation, and our methods may need to change, the call still remains. Some days it can be difficult and even discouraging to mourn the ways we used to be able to serve […]

date: May 21, 2020
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Links to QUIZ: Which Compassion resource should you engage with during quarantine?

QUIZ: Which Compassion resource should you engage with during quarantine?

If you’re looking for something new to engage with, why not try one of Compassion’s resources?

date: May 21, 2020
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Links to 5 reasons why the poor are hardest hit by COVID-19

5 reasons why the poor are hardest hit by COVID-19

During a pandemic, people living in poverty are among the most vulnerable—unevenly impacted by the many social, economic and physical effects of crisis.

date: May 8, 2020
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Links to Good news stories: Indonesia

Good news stories: Indonesia

What’s happening in Indonesia—and how Compassion is responding.

date: May 1, 2020
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Links to Meet 3 creative Canadian volunteers

Meet 3 creative Canadian volunteers

What do a musician, a quilter and a Nerf warrior have in common? Their love for Compassion! Come meet 3 of our incredibly creative Canadian volunteers who are using their gifts, talents and passions to release children from poverty.

date: April 22, 2020
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Links to A gift for you: free devotional resources

A gift for you: free devotional resources

In this time of social isolation, it’s easy to find ourselves wondering how we’ll fill our days. Streaming shows and movies, testing out new recipes and organizing closets have become our new normal! For some, this time of quarantine has been restful. For others, it’s been just plain stressful. Regardless of how we fill our time, it’s easy to let our minds fill with questions, doubts and fears. But, the reality is this: We are not alone, God is here and He desires us to draw close to Him.

date: April 3, 2020
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Links to World Water Day 2020: How One Pastor’s Dream Led to Access to Clean Water for 7,000 Children

World Water Day 2020: How One Pastor’s Dream Led to Access to Clean Water for 7,000 Children

Lack of access to clean water remains a major issue around the world. Globally, 785 million still people lack even a basic source of drinking water.

date: March 19, 2020
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Links to What Compassion Staff are Reading

What Compassion Staff are Reading

Here are nine books some of our staff are currently reading!

date: March 12, 2020
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Links to They fell in love as sponsored kids—now, they’re married.

They fell in love as sponsored kids—now, they’re married.

Meet Cres and Sheryl. They are a vibrant married couple from the north of Manila, Philippines. They are parents to three young children—Caleb, Sofia and Cian. Cres runs a small printing press business from home, and Sheryl works as a Child Development Worker at the local Compassion centre. Their life might seem quite typical from […]

date: February 12, 2020
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Links to 7 stunning photos of beaches around the world

7 stunning photos of beaches around the world

[3 minute read] Missing the sun? Take a (virtual) trip to the beach with us.

date: February 6, 2020
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