God created people as social beings. It’s how we were wired from the beginning. He designed us to be in relationships that are good, harmonious, and just. Today, our world is filled with conflict–with family members, neighbours, co-workers, and strangers. Competition and suspicion now mark our social interactions. But the good news is, reconciliation with others is possible. Through Jesus, we can overcome relational poverty to restore trust, peace, and justice.
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Growing up, I didn’t have a father figure, and my mom wasn’t in the picture for a number of years. I went into the foster care system at 11. [ read more ]
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Racism is endemic in our society. I’ll share a few experiences, which are truly the tip of the iceberg. [ read more ]
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UGM’s new Women & Families Centre will help save lives and change the trajectory of entire families for generations. [ read more ]
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I had the privilege of attending the first-ever meeting of the Savings and Loans group for people living with disabilities in Boeng Mealea, Cambodia. [ read more ]
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Presenting to you, our young entrepreneurs Mangal Patil and Swati Bakke, who spill the beans on their passion for cooking. [ read more ]
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In this 8-day study, dive deep into the Beatitudes to experience Jesus’ countercultural challenge to resist selfishness and fear and live in love. [ read more ]
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Navigating the global COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy. But the impact we’ve had as the global Compassion community has been immense. [ read more ]
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Is your church called to help the materially poor in your community and around the world? [ read more ]
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Caring for the materially poor is not an optional aspect of the Christian life, but there is no “one-size-fits-all” recipe. [ read more ]
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Over 20,000 items were donated to 112 Indigenous communities all across Canada facing significant challenges due to COVID-19. [ read more ]
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How much will a parent change for the sake of their child? [ read more ]
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If the local church is where God is at work in the world, then that means the local church has a key role to play in poverty alleviation. [ read more ]
