Read our Advent devotional, Move With Compassion, now on the Bible app

Several times throughout the gospels, Jesus is described as being “moved with compassion.” What exactly does that mean? What did it look like for Jesus to be moved? And what does it have to do with us?  This Advent season, we are reminded of when Jesus, the Word made flesh, “moved into the neighbourhood” (John […]

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 […]

You are the story: 60 years with Compassion Canada

Imagine this: Your tray table is folded up and you are fidgeting on the cramped fabric seat you were assigned. You tuck your elbows in, glue your knees together and lean towards the small window to your right. Take-off was a little bumpy, but now you just have the buzz of the airplane jets humming […]

The most meaningful countdown of the year

“Five…four…three…two…one…” We count down the last moments of the year before the confetti flies, and we shout, “Happy New Year!” Isn’t it ironic that we often don’t give a second thought to those last few moments of the year during our countdown to the next? What makes a countdown meaningful? Even if you don’t countdown […]

Holy vulnerability: A baby King and an upside-down Kingdom

It’s rowdy.  There’s a rhythmic clopping from heavy hooves. The dust kicks up to kiss the dry air. In and out— there’s heavy breathing from an exhausted, overwhelmed girl. The sound of villagers rushing up and down the streets crescendos into the heat of the day. Doors slam, bellowing voices shout, “No room!” It’s unassuming. […]

5 socially conscious gifts you can put under the tree

When it comes to giving a gift, it has always been the thought that counts! This year, why not show the ones you love that you are not only thinking about them, but also the environmental and ethical impact that giving has by giving a socially conscious gift this Christmas. We love that Canadians are […]

24 powerful Bible verses for Christmas cards

With the Christmas season quickly approaching, there is no better way to share the good news of Jesus than to share the beauty of the Scriptures. We put together 24 powerful and encouraging Bible verses that you can include in your Christmas cards to your loved ones and to the child you sponsor this Christmas. […]

The Nativity Story as told by children

We pray that hearing the story of our Saviour’s birth from the mouths of children would bring you much-needed joy, laughter and hope this Christmas.

Celebrating 10 years of Gifts of Compassion!

Ten years ago, we released our first-ever Gifts of Compassion gift guide. Every year, Canadians have responded with overwhelming generosity. Today, we want to pause and celebrate the impact we’ve made together through 10 years of Gifts of Compassion. The impact of 10 years In 10 years, Gifts of Compassion has raised over $11.5 million, […]