Five ways God calls us to give thanks on Thanksgiving

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” That’s Psalm 106:1. …and also 1 Chronicles 16:34. As well as Psalm 107:1. Oh yes—Psalm 118:1 says the exact same thing! There are a few other examples in the Bible of this same call, word-for-word, for us to give thanks. The idea […]

Do charity Christmas gift guides really make a difference?

Around the Christmas holidays, many charities send out gift guides. These guides feature many different ways to be generous and help people in need. But what really happens when you give a gift? Do charity Christmas gift guides really make a difference? At Compassion, we invite you to give through Gifts of Compassion. Our gift […]

What does it mean to be a good neighbour?

“Love your neighbour as yourself.” As kids in Sunday school, it was the golden rule taught with a flannelgraph. It’s the phrase painted on wooden signs that adorn the walls of our homes. It’s graffitied on brick walls in the downtown streets of our city. Even for those who haven’t grown up in church, the […]

How did Jesus demonstrate compassion?

One of the most remarkable aspects of Jesus’ life was how He demonstrated compassion. It is not only a beautiful way that Jesus shows us God’s character, but also serves as a model for how we can live compassionately today. But how exactly did Jesus demonstrate compassion? Let’s look to Scripture to find examples of […]

Happy Canada Day: A gift to celebrate the generosity of Canadians like you

As we celebrate Canada Day this coming month, we want to take the chance to thank you—our generous Canadian supporters! From the oceanside glimmer of Nova Scotia to the majestic mountains of British Colombia, we have been so encouraged by the generosity of people like you across Canada. You walked with us with such joy […]

This spring: Add hope to your to-do list

Springtime always brings fresh energy. We finally crack our windows open to let in that crisp, fresh air. Our homes feel sun-soaked and bright, restoring our sense of hope. We pull out a notebook and jot down a to-do list, spurred on by the change of seasons. Hope does that to us—it moves us into […]

How this mom and business owner is helping other moms in need

Aimee Augustine is a mom and business owner who, after having their fifth daughter, took on an unexpected new career supporting her husband’s growing business during the pandemic. Amidst growing a business and balancing work and home lives, they’ve kept the value of being charitable front and centre. They give a portion of every sale […]

How environmental stewardship has a direct impact on kids in poverty

“We have a Biblical mandate to care for God’s creation. Children are part of that creation.”   Andrew Leake  In your mind’s eye, imagine a blank sheet of paper.   In the centre, you sketch a child. You now begin to fill in the surrounding space to complete the picture. What fills that blank space? Perhaps […]

Easter journal prompts: Exploring impact alongside Jesus

Easter is arguably the most reflective time of the year. People across the world prepare their hearts to approach a weekend that commemorates the most impactful events in all human history: the death and resurrection of Jesus. These events are incredibly precious and personal to believers, but they are also profoundly bigger than us. They […]