Many view poverty only in terms of money. In the most common definition of poverty, the poor are those who simply do not have enough income. But what does poverty mean in the Bible? Poverty in the Bible: Exploring the Scriptures There are 178 uses of the word “poor” in Scripture. So what does poor Read more…
Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust: A Hopeful Reminder
We often associate the phrase “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” with death. That’s because it comes from the burial rites in the Book of Common Prayer. This collection of prayer books is used mostly in the Anglican church for communion, marriages and other Christian rites — including burial services and cremations. But a closer Read more…
Your Top 5 Compassion Stories of 2021
As editor of the Compassion USA blog, I always love looking back over the year to see which articles resonated with you the most. It gives me a chance to reflect on the powerful stories and photos that come from our photojournalists around the world and writers in the U.S. I also get an idea Read more…
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