Hope in the rubble: a sponsorship story
Lakpi was 15 when an earthquake destroyed her Nepali village in 2015. For most people, a massive earthquake hitting their home qualifies as the biggest moment in their lives. But Lakpi had already experienced her “biggest moment” several years earlier. Lakpi was born...
From the field | Child sponsorship gives kids a second chance
Yesterday, I shared the desperate needs of refugee children in northern Uganda with you and received an incredible response. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the generosity that was shown. But, in addition to immediate help, these boys and girls need long-term...
A better New Year’s resolution
It’s that time again — time to set goals for the year ahead and to look back at 2016’s goals to see if you accomplished them. You’ll probably make a lot of resolutions this year that you’ve made before. Maybe you’ll resolve to lose weight, learn a new skill, or start...Genius is Made, Not Born
What builds a child’s self-confidence? Some might say that experience builds confidence, while others might suggest words of affirmation. But most would probably guess that it’s a good mix of both. Surprisingly, recent studies have shown that children who are praised...
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.