Tag Archive - compassion

What I Want for Christmas…

December 9, 2009 in Blogging, GOD, Life Change, Revolution Church with Comments Off

…is for someone to sponsor this Compassion child. arminda

Her name is Arminda Choque. She lives in Bolivia, was born Dec. 11th, 1997, and has 6 brothers and sisters. Arminda faces a harsh, daily struggle for survival. Just like many other kids, she goes for days with little or no food. She has limited access to safe drinking water and lives in much fear and danger.

And my heart breaks for her. We sponsor a Compassion child and it has changed our lives. The letters you get from your child put things into perspective and the letter you write to them change your heart.

I wish I could personally sponsor every single Compassion kid, but I can’t; so instead, I’ll do what I can to get her sponsored.

So what I want for Christmas this year is a sponsor to pray for, encourage, love and support Arminda. Go for it! It will change your life!

Don’t wait. The number to call Compassion is 1-800-336-7676 and Arminda’s Compassion number is B05330514. If you call and she’s already been sponsored that ROCKS. Just ask for another child and Compassion will get you hooked up.

Or, you can get in touch with me and I will personally answer any questions and help you sponsor a child. My personal email is zak@revyourlife.com.

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Trappstr 28 – Part 5

November 24, 2009 in Blogging, Rants, Revolution Church with Comments Off

My new blog buddy Brett Trapp wrote this post on 28 things he’s learned in his 20’s. I loved it so much that I thought I’d take each of those things and elaborate on them over the next several days (since I’m about 3 months older and wiser than him.)

9. Most Americans either are clueless or careless to the atrocities and misery that happen in the rest of the world. This is a tragedy. -Trappstr

Its sickening. Literally makes my stomach sick. I pray that my family always keeps this in perspective. We sponsor a young boy named Emmanuel Sikkuku through Compassion for this reason. His letters and stories have changed the way we think, act, budget, and live. If you aren’t involved in something like this, go sponsor a Compassion kiddo now!

If Compassion doesn’t do it for ya, you should check out the Advent Conspiracy, Tom’s shoes, or Rick Warren’s Peace Plan.

10. Capitalism works. It’s not perfect, but it works. -Trappstr

I won’t say a ton on this one because I am a pastor and its just best that I keep certain things to myself.

But I will say this: Any economic or social system is only as good as the leaders leading it. Everything rises and falls on leadership. Capitalism can rise on the backs of great leaders. But it can also completely fail if the leaders are self-serving. I fear that too many leaders today fall into the latter category. Leadership isn’t about how many people can help you. Its about how many people you can help.

11. Turtlenecks were a horrible creation and I’m ashamed I ever wore one. -Trappstr

I remember my mom making me wear one. I’ve never done it on my own. Mom, if you weren’t my mom, I might have to punch you for that turtleneck.

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Viral Vision

February 3, 2009 in GOD, Life Change with 3 Comments

I love how web 2.0 tools allow vision to go viral. Last week, I posted this blog with a heart shattering video.

Then, it was posted over at Simply Missional.

Then, Flowerdust posted it and had people sponsor Compassion Kiddos.

Then it was shared all over twitter.

Then all over Facebook.

It was posted at These Words of Mine.

You get the idea.

Or do you? We can’t – in good faith – see something like this, know that it is happening…and sit back and do nothing.

Think about it this way…doing something isn’t just about helping these children. It’s not just about releasing children from the burden of poverty — it’s about releasing us from the burden of wealth.

Again, I CHALLENGE YOU.

Go sponsor a Compassion Kiddo NOW.

Something tells me that if you have a computer to read this post, you can probably swing the $32 a month. Sponsoring a child is simple. Over 80% of your sponsorship goes directly to support that child and his/her family with basic needs – food, health care, education and also, Compassion is dedicated to sharing the gospel with these children.

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Sam & Esther

January 30, 2009 in Confessional, GOD, Pop-Culture with 3 Comments

We worry about the economy a lot right now. All kinds of “what ifs” go through our mind. Yeah, its bad right now. But maybe we need a perspective check.

Watch this video if you are man enough. Or, choose the easy route and live in ignorance. I cried. A lot.

THIS is why we sponsor a Compassion child. We can’t do a lot, but we can make a big difference in Emmanuel Sikuku’s life. Emmanuel is our Compassion child and though I’ve never met him in person, I love him to death. You might not feel like there is much you can do either. But something tells me that you can make a difference for at least one, somehow, somewhere.

Go for it.

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