The Rains

"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."       -Matthew 25:40

There's a thunderstorm outside.

I'm sitting inside my house, but I might as well be outside- I'm getting just as wet.

The tin plates and thin slabs of wood that make up our roof are so poorly held on that the rain can easily come in the cracks.

The only thing good about this rain is that it gives me the first shower that I've had in 3 weeks.

I head outside to check on the cooking ware that's scattered all over our yard.

We use our cups, plates, pots, pans- anything that we can find to catch the rain water.

We'll use that water for drinking, because it's the cleanest water we've had all week.

I'm so thankful to God for sending the rains so that we can have water and our crops can grow.
 

When you take a shower or wash your hands, do you ever stop to be grateful for the clean, filtered water that you know will come out?

Did you know that 400 million precious children around the world have no access to safe water?

Do you ever take the time to realize how blessed you are? Do you wish to bless others as well?

You can do that through Compassion International.

You can bless a child with a proper home, clean water, adequate food, education, and the chance to hear about the hope they have in Jesus Christ.

Don't wait; You can bless a child today by clicking on the link below.

(If this has in any way encouraged you or prompted you to sponsor a child, please let me know. You can leave a comment down below or email me at jesusismyall2013@gmail.com. Thank you and please share as well.)

A Quote on Poverty

"Poverty is not necessarily an issue to solve; it is an opportunity to serve. As we go through each day, our heart's cry should be, Lord, where would you have me give, serve, and invest myself to bring hope to the poor?" -Orphan Justice author, Johnny Carr

Everywhere we look there is poverty, which means that everywhere we look is an opportunity to serve. An opportunity to serve God and our fellow human beings.


Where there is poverty, there is a chance to give. There is a chance to serve. And there is a chance to love.

We can bring glory to God by serving others who are less fortunate than us. We can glorify Him by sharing what we have with precious children who have nothing. And we can show our love for Him by loving others.

You may be thinking, "Lord, where would you have me give, serve, and invest, myself to bring hope to the poor?"

Why not by sponsoring a child through Compassion International? You can change a life. And you can change it today.

(If this has in any way encouraged you or prompted you to sponsor a child, please let me know. You can leave a comment down below or email me at jesusismyall2013@gmail.com. Thank you and please share as well.)

Bringing Hope to the Hopeless

Out of the 2.2 billion children in the world, 1 billion live in poverty.

Out of the 1.9 billion children in the developing world, 640 million (1 in 3) live without adequate shelter, 400 million (1 in 5) have no access to safe water, and 270 million (1 in 7) have no access to health services.

These are the facts. This is reality. This is the result of sin and corruption. This situation seems hopeless.

However, it is NOT hopeless. 

It is not hopeless because God gives them hope. There is hope for a better tomorrow and a brighter future. 

You can be the person that God uses to bring hope to these precious children. 

Through Compassion International, you can bring hope. You can give one child access to clean water. You can give one child access to proper health care. You can provide one child with a proper home.

If you can bring hope to one child, you can bring hope to the world.

Sponsor a child today! The hope that you will give them is eternal- hope for eternal life with God, where there is no more poverty, suffering, or pain. 

(If this has in any way encouraged you or prompted you to sponsor a child, please let me know. You can leave a comment down below or email me at jesusismyall2013@gmail.com. Thank you and please share as well.)

The Story Behind the Picture

My name is Chari, and I am 5 years old.

Today has been a long day. I have been out in the village since before the sun came up, looking for odd jobs that I could do in order to buy food for my 3 little sisters.

My father and mother are both working in the city that is about 5 miles away. They work hard to try to buy food and clothes for me and my sisters, but since the city is too far away, they have to stay there and can only come back on weekends.

I miss them.

Since I am the oldest, I must provide for my sisters and my grandfather, who is 78 years old and blind, while my parents are away.

Today has been an unusually cold day. That is why my grandfather is letting me use his sweatshirt. He has had this sweatshirt since he was a boy, so it is tattered and worn.

I am very grateful to my grandfather for being so generous to me and letting me use it. I like the feel of the long sleeves, since it is the only long sleeve shirt that I have ever had.

Even though the sleeves are too long and the shirt is too big, this sweatshirt makes me feel loved. I feel as if I am being hugged constantly. It is so comforting.



Just think how much Chari would love to have a NEW sweatshirt. One that isn't tattered and worn and bug infested.

You can be the one who provides Chari with a new sweatshirt. And you can give his sisters and grandfather all new ones as well.

You can give him food and clean water and an education as well.

Chari is a precious boy and deserves to feel loved. And having a new sweatshirt is just one way that you can show him love. Your love and God's love.

You may be wondering, "How can I show love to a child like Chari in this way?"

By sponsoring a child through Compassion.

Don't wait another day. Bless a child, show a child your love. And by this, you will be showing God's love as well.

(If this has in any way encouraged you or prompted you to sponsor a child, please let me know. You can leave a comment down below or email me at jesusismyall2013@gmail.com. Thank you and please share as well.)

Three Things About One Word: Love

1 Corinthians 13:13- "And now these three remain; faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love."

Love. One simple word that can change the entire world.

Love has the power to save. A loving person can save a child from poverty. They can provide him with food, water, clothing, education, and a chance to hear about Jesus Christ, the One who loves unconditionally. The love of one person can save another person from a life of destitution and destruction.

Love has the power to change. Love can change a heart. Love can change a life. And love can change the world.

Love has the power to bring life. Where there is only death and despair, love brings life and hope.

YOUR love has the power to save. YOUR love has the power to change. YOUR love has the power to bring life.


Love is not only a noun, it is a verb. It is your actions. It is your way of life.

Show your love today by sponsoring a child.

Your love truly can and will make a difference in this child's life.
(If this has in any way encouraged you or prompted you to sponsor a child, please let me know. You can leave a comment down below or email me at jesusismyall2013@gmail.com. Thank you and please share as well.)