Compassion International

In case you haven't taken a little time to browse around my page, let me draw your attention to the little box just to the right of this post. Its a link for Compassion International. I think many of you are aware of this organization, but for those who aren't, take a minute to check them out. They are doing a great job of ministering to impoverished children and their families all around the world.

Sponsoring a child is pretty inexpensive when you consider all that they provide. And if you're like me, I always wonder how much of my money actually goes to helping the kids. Compassion boasts that 83.5% of all money goes directly toward the programs, leaving only 16.5% for administrative and fundraising costs. I learned about Compassion when I started reading Shaun Groves' blog (or Shlog, as he likes to call it!). He's a funny, entertaining blogger and an extremely gifted singer/songwriter. You can check out his page here. Its definately worth the click!

I'm really not trying to be a cyber-marketer but I like spreading the word about a worthwhile cause. Even if you cannot sponsor a child right now, you can still help by pasting one of their links on your own home page. They have lots of styles to choose from and one of your readers just might help a desperate child in need.

Thanks ya'll and God bless!!
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