A good days wage is 4000k but many days we do not make that. 5000k is a great day. I sell these for my mother. My sister is in school. But I don't go to a school. I stay here and sell on the fairy for my mother.
Burmese NationalFebruary 22, 2014
He stopped his education after the 8th grade because he failed an exam. Now he is married and is selling materials (bubble blowers) on the ferry to support his life. He has no aspiration for the future. (more…)
Burmese NationalFebruary 20, 2014
The Bible tells us as Christians to put off the spirit of heaviness – the weight of the world and all its challenges – and to put on the garment of praise. (more…)
Terry LawFebruary 17, 2014
The pieces seem to be aligning at least for the threat of US military intervention, which could apply additional pressure to Russia and China to alter their position on the UN Security Council. Most of the major developments of Geneva II didn't actually happen at the negotiation table, but in…
World Compassion StaffFebruary 15, 2014
Just a few weeks ago, as we celebrated the grand opening of our new orphanage in Burma, we were reminded of the harsh reality children face in this country. Moe Moe Aye, a four year old little girl, was recently sold by her grandmother who lost hope in trying to…
Jason LawFebruary 13, 2014
When you testify concerning the Word, the power of God goes forth. Have you ever watched a person give testimony in a court of law? They speak words – words that change the minds, thoughts, decisions, and actions of other people. (more…)
Terry LawFebruary 10, 2014
I dropped out of school at grade 10. I failed my math exam. Selling tobacco does not make much. (more…)
Burmese NationalFebruary 6, 2014
Great men of God, pastors and teachers everywhere, are saying that God is using prayer – intercessory prayer – prayer like we have never known before as a mighty part of His arsenal in the Body of Christ. (more…)
Terry LawFebruary 3, 2014
I own this local pizza shop and am originally from Syria. When all of the refugees began arriving from Syria, I felt sorry for these young men. (more…)
Syrian RefugeeJanuary 30, 2014
I had the opportunity to sit in with Kevin, our media director, as he interviewed a couple of Iranian believers living in the Middle East over Skype. These experiences continue to frame my perspective in quite a different light than what I had expected. (more…)
World Compassion StaffJanuary 27, 2014
2 Corinthians 10:4: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds. Notice that we Christians are equipped with weapons, mighty weapons, which are able to tear down strongholds set up by the enemy, Satan. (more…)
Terry LawJanuary 27, 2014
This group of students wanted to wish every American a happy new year and to thank you for your help. We could not get any interviews from them because they were in a hurry to get home because of the bitter cold. They hope 2014 will bring a new day…
Afghan StudentJanuary 23, 2014
2 million have fled the country; and over 130,000 are dead. The ongoing power struggle in Syria has left the country, and its people, tattered. After three years of bloody civil war, UN-backed talks for peace are set to begin Wed. Jan 22 in Montreux, Switzerland. (more…)
World Compassion StaffJanuary 22, 2014
We recently arrived here at the refugee camp in Northern Iraq. Like many others, we have suffered through the war. We are now starting over here with our young family. What makes starting over much easier is that a humanitarian group from the USA is providing us with food regularly.…
Syrian RefugeeJanuary 21, 2014
Everyone longs for hope, and in most cases it is either fanned into flame or extinguished with words. King Solomon had it right: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Jesus constantly spoke life-giving words of hope to those around Him. (more…)
Terry LawJanuary 20, 2014
Iran is one of the most difficult places to exist as a Christian. Their strict interpretation of Islamic law translates to imprisonment or death for believers. In Iran, Christianity is illegal, as is any Christian literature, including the Bible. Take a minute and consider that. Today, half way around the…
World Compassion StaffJanuary 17, 2014
My parents could not afford to send me to school. I started selling fruit when I was a child. (more…)
World Compassion StaffJanuary 16, 2014
A camera is a magnet. For children it's the positive side of the magnet and ultimately attracts them too it. For adults on the other hand, it has the opposite effect—they reject the attraction. This is the case in many cultures. That is why the job of a photographer is…
World Compassion StaffJanuary 14, 2014
There has been much teaching on “intersession”…. Unfortunately, sometimes we are prone to cast spiritual warfare in a wrong light. Of course we cannot ignore the enemy of our souls, but neither should we lavish attention on him. (more…)
Terry LawJanuary 13, 2014
Getting Bibles to believers in Iran takes many miracles. It is a far cry from loading a truck and just driving it across the border to waiting churches. (more…)
World Compassion StaffJanuary 10, 2014
I am 19 years old and felt like my life was just beginning. We had a wonderful three-story home in Aleppo before the war. When the rebels began hiding (more…)
Syrian RefugeeJanuary 9, 2014
“No one to whom God has surely spoken is open to rational alternatives.” Abraham knew he had heard God , so it no longer (more…)
Terry LawJanuary 6, 2014
My six year old daughter is now safe in the refugee camp here in Iraq. However, she is simply not the same. (more…)
Syrian RefugeeDecember 31, 2013