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,...
4 ways to make sponsorship a family affair
His name was Habineza, and his picture had a permanent place on our old, silver fridge. We began sponsoring that sweet, little boy from Rwanda when I was in high school. Although I was the one who initially decided to sponsor him, sponsorship quickly became a family...
What to expect when you’re expecting (a letter from your sponsored child)
Correspondence is one of the most exciting parts of your sponsorship journey. Not only do you get to directly communicate with someone you’re impacting financially, but you also get the chance to build a personal relationship. I sat down with World Help’s director of...
The meaning behind your sponsored child’s name
What is it that makes being called by name so special? Maybe it makes us feel known or understood. Maybe we like knowing that someone cared enough to remember. But no matter why you like it, we can all agree that names are special. That’s why it’s so important to...
A New Year’s prayer for your sponsored child
Who prays for you? Maybe your mother prays for you every night before bed. Maybe your pastor prays for you each Sunday. Maybe your spouse prays for you over his or her daily devotions. Knowing people pray for you is a reminder that they care. It shows they’ve invested...
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.