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Stories of hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
Love Acts
By Kathy Davis | Director of Wholistic CareI am honored to be on staff with World Orphans as the Director of Wholistic Care as well as a member of River Oaks Community Church (ROCC) in Maryville, TN. ROCC partners together with Fountain of Hope Church (FOH) in...
No Laws Can Keep Us From Love
Snapshots from Our Church Partnerships in EthiopiaBy Jeremy Resmer | Senior Director of PartnershipsLate in the evening, Rick and Phyllis were busy at work, meticulously re-reading the legal requirements established by the government for NGOs (non-governmental...
Why Go?
By Bailey Kalvelage | Director of Mobilization There is an ongoing debate of whether short-term mission (STM) trips are helpful or hurtful. Are these trips “spiritual tourism” or do they in fact leave a lasting impact to the glory of God? As a sending organization...
Just Normal
By Sheri Mellema | Church PartnershipWhen considering the meaning of the word “normal,” I think we would all agree that it has become a very subjective term. Given the numerous contexts of our world today, what is deemed normal for one person can vary wildly...
The Journey to Flight
By Kathy Davis | Wholistic CareYesterday morning my middle daughter brought a cup of coffee into my office, nestled into the couch, and said “Momma, you’re sad.” “Well, maybe a little,” I replied. Later in the day, my youngest daughter passed off her favorite...
Gratitude and Great Anticipation
By Bailey Kalvelage | MobilizationReflecting seems to always be part of the festivities of a new year. Whether in the quiet of the morning or between errands, we tend to ponder the past year, retracing steps both large and small. I invite you to journey with me...
A God who sets the lonely in families
As we approach Thanksgiving, it is common for us as believers to spend a significant amount of time thinking upon our many blessings, and truly they are many. Most of us can find no shortage of things to thank our Father for – not the least of which is our families....
The Gift of Love
By Ariel Alire | Administrative Assistant “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” James 1:27 (NLT) This verse powers my life, as my...
“Love Me Until I Die”
By Kevin Squires | Senior Director of Church PartnershipsAmerica was taken aback in recent weeks by the sound of an orphan’s cry. Davion Only, a 15-year old boy in Florida’s foster care system, put on his finest clothes, went to church, stood on stage, and...
The Cause
By Nicole Leeper | CommunicationsCause: a principle, aim, or movement that, because of a deep commitment, one is prepared to defend or advocate.Every October I remember... We see pink on everything. We see ribbons. We see football players with pink shoes. It is...
Why Not Family?
By Jesse Blaine | CambodiaWorld Orphans is excited to share with you the release of a new video ‘Why Not a Family?’ presented by Uniting For Children. Uniting For Children is a movement whose purpose is to “expand the conversation about the best ways to care...
Safe Haven in South Africa
Ebenezer Bible Church (EBC) in Temba, South Africa, has been a World Orphans partner since 2008. With a passion for reaching the lost, they are ministering to their community in many ways, concluding each year with a Celebration honoring God for what He has done. In...