Prevent a child from freezing to death
My 2-year-old nephew doesn’t know what it means to be really cold. Clad in a dinosaur knit hat and with socks on his little hands, he faces the winter without any concern for the brutal elements. Not only is he protected in his puffy gray coat, but he’s also never...
Cure a child of parasites with a handful of change
When 4-year-old Pankina first contracted intestinal worms, it began as a simple stomachache … but soon turned into something much worse. She was living a nightmare. Her symptoms ranged from excruciating stomach cramps to nausea, fatigue, and chronic diarrhea. No...
Why Maria felt sorry for the men who robbed her
When robbers broke into her house and threatened her, Maria felt sorry for them. She knew they were frantically searching for food and money. She understood because she was starving, too. Maria lives in Venezuela, home to the largest refugee crisis in the Western...
Let us not forget …
One topic in today’s media that needs no introduction is the global refugee crisis. The need is so great that it can be overwhelming to many of us. Even the most watchful eyes can become blind to noticing the eyes staring back at us in refugees’ photos. Our compassion...
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.