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How We (Almost) Adopted a 3rd Son

Mar. 22, 2011 No Comments Posted under: Do Good

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The Bowen family has just returned home from Disney World! If you have been following ImpulsiveJoy for a while, you might remember the magical memory made at Disney World during our last trip….. Every vacation trip we have made to the Magic Kingdom has some climatic story. During our honeymoon, my husband lost (and thankfully found) his wallet at Epcot. Another trip contained multiple “magical moments” — receiving fast passes from cast members to riding the first Barnyard Stormer ride with Goofy himself.

This trip also had it’s pivotal moment.

An Ocean of Love: Maddie’s Legacy

Mar. 10, 2011 2 Comments Posted under: Choose Family, Do Good

Maddie-James

This past January, my High School friend, Kajsa, received the kind of news that no parent ever wants to hear. She was told that her one and only beautiful, incredibly smart and witty 5 year old daughter had only months to live.

What Money Can’t Buy for those in Poverty

Jan. 25, 2011 1 Comment Posted under: Do Good

Stephanie and her Sponsor Child

Money can provide for a lot of things for those in poverty. In fact, money is often the easiest thing we can give. With automatic payments, we can almost forget that we are actually giving anything to help a global issue. During my experience in Ecuador, there was one thing that was more valuable than money, more precious than gold, and contained more hope than the dreams of a child.

3 Essentials to Leadership Development

Jan. 24, 2011 No Comments Posted under: Do Good, Lead Well

Marlon

Compassion International’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) has me thinking a lot. LDP graduates are remarkable young leaders — eager to make a difference, work hard, and follow their dreams. What would the distinctives of the LDP program do for young adults in America? It seems to hold some possible answers to questions many are asking about how to keep young adults from opting out of their faith.

From Poverty to Abundance

Jan. 20, 2011 2 Comments Posted under: Do Good

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Do you know the history of Compassion International? It’s a very remarkable story. Even more impressive is what Compassion is no longer doing as a result of the faithful ministry started in their very first country.

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