How can I best support my sponsored child in a pandemic?
“Why is the sky blue?” “What makes the seasons change?” “Why do I have to wash my hands?” Even during the best of times, kids are full of questions. So, as you can imagine, your sponsored child probably has a lot on his or her mind right now. In fact, you’ve probably...
5 Scripture verses to share with your sponsored child
The first time I memorized Psalm 56:3 was in kindergarten. I remember quoting its words over and over in my mind during bad storms or scary nights. Twenty-something years later, and I still remember those words. Why? Because I was young and looking for some kind of...
Send a letter to your sponsored child this Easter
One Easter tradition I remember as a kid is dyeing eggs. My parents would set bowls of red, green, blue, and yellow dye in front of me, sparking all sorts of creativity. Would I go with a two-tone design? Or would I overlap colors to create an entirely new color?...
Meeting Madhu: This couple drove hours to meet their sponsored child
R.J. and Holly Edwards have a knack for being in the right place at the right time. Back in 2015, they were complete strangers … that is, until singer Kenny Chesney introduced them. R.J. and Holly attended the same concert one night. They caught each other’s eyes,...
Send a valentine to your sponsored child
Do you remember celebrating Valentine’s Day at school as a child? I certainly do. My classmates and I would zip around the room with bags of valentines, dropping one into each person’s decorated shoebox. At the end of the day, we’d all turn over the boxes, dump out...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.