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Jose's Story One of the most beautiful parts of knowing Jesus is that simply beholding him changes us. When we turn our eyes toward him, it is as though we cannot help but to be transformed. After being asked what the greatest commandment was, Jesus answered, “The...
Behold Him – An Easter Reflection
As we draw near to Resurrection Sunday, let us rejoice that we do not worship a far away God. On Easter we are given the privilege to delight in a Middle Eastern man who lived 2000 years ago, claimed to be God, and proved it when he rose from the dead. Jesus walked...
Defied Odds at Compassion Tillamook
We celebrated the first Compassion Tillamook on February 25th! After talking with Tillamook’s Clinic Coordinator, Kourtnie, it is clear that God graciously provided everything needed to ensure the clinic was a success. Even in the midst of trials, the team lacked...
A New Life and a Hopeful Future
This is Hannah’s story, told in her own voice.* We are grateful to her for letting us share it here. “My name is Hannah and I am 35 years old. I was raised in Hawaii with my six siblings by a single mom. As you can imagine, there were a lot of hardships. I started...
Above All, Love Deeply
For many, Valentine’s Day is a reason to celebrate romantic love, meaningful friendship, or love for family members. We give gifts of sweet treats, flowers, or handwritten cards. But sadly, we know that not everyone has seen or experienced a safe kind of love. For...
Cultivating a Spirit of Service and Generosity
Cultivating A Spirit of Service and Generosity The Christmas season brings lots of holiday bazaars, markets and festivals. This year, my favorite has been Gilbert Christian Christmas Market. We were invited by one of Compassion Connect’s own young volunteers, SuLaina...
Passionate about The Church uniting to serve!
Mandy Cloud has been part of Compassion Connect in Arizona since it’s inception. She was originally involved with Compassion Clinics through her church, where her husband is the pastor. Over time, she was able to pair her work as a director of the Vineyard Pregnancy...
Why Compassion Connect’s FUN-a-thon Transcends Traditional Marathons
You might have noticed a few emails and posts about our upcoming We are One FUN-a-thon, a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds to continue our mission here at Compassion Connect. So...why a FUN-a-thon? In a world that often feels disconnected and divided,...
“I Thought They Were Lying”
Every clinic is unique. You never know what you will see. However, this scene was unusual—or was it? She was another guest, like the 223rd that day. Escorted to the dental area and through triage, she was guided to X-ray. She hesitated making way to the chair where...
Justice & Hope: Inseparable Partners on a Journey
by Milan Homola I was recently struck by a quote from Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy. The author made a connection between two words that appear incongruous in current American culture - hopefulness and justice: "I was developing a maturing recognition of the...