Emmanuel’s dreams are in danger
The teachers came. Desks and books arrived. But when the new school opened in Emmanuel’s village, he didn’t know how much it would change his life. Emmanuel grew up in a family of poor laborers. Both of his parents work in the fields — harvesting, weeding, planting,...
Pray this prayer for your sponsored child
Do you ever wish you could be more involved in your sponsored child’s life? Through prayer, you can be involved in their life every day … without even leaving your house! When you pray for your sponsored child, you bypass the miles between you and give them the...
When your school becomes your home
A heavy spring rain falls outside Viola’s window. The children — her students — will have to stay with her for the weekend. This is not unusual. The slick mud makes it dangerous for them to make the long journey to their homes. If she’s honest, Viola knows that many...
Visual art reveals unseen lives
As a father, Matt Appling has love and concern for his children’s future. As an art teacher, he hopes his students develop into creative and responsible adults. And as an artist, he hopes to raise awareness of poverty through his paintings. It was after traveling with...
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.