Prayer Partner Devotionals

From Brandon Waite, Director of Program Success It’s no coincidence that, in the Gospels, Jesus often compares the Kingdom of God to very small, easily overlooked objects.   The Kingdom of God isn’t like a roaring wind or a wildfire or some other big, world-shaping force.   No, the Kingdom of God is like a grain of

From Kate Cochran I love to read, and The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom is a book I come back to every few years. The account of her faith during such a dark time in history is always such an inspiration to me. I once read an article where Corrie Ten Boom was asked

From Sue Beckman, The Ladder Community Center We began our new relationship with Thomas Read Elementary excited and praying fervently for two things:   We waited for all things to be put in place.    The first day arrived.  Lisa, a Kids Hope USA mentor, was excited to meet with Liam.  We had been delayed in kicking

Written by Karen Pearson, Ph.D., President, Kids Hope USA   A favorite hymn of advent is O come, O come, Emmanuel, with the beautiful chorus that rings out in high tones “Rejoice, Rejoice, Emmanuel, Shall come to thee, O Israel.”  Emmanuel, God with us—or as Isaiah writes, a child born for us. Simply put, Jesus came to be with us and for us because he loves us.   Like

By Marie P., Kids Hope USA Prayer Partner  Sometimes a situation may seem too much for us to handle.  Why? Because we depend on and trust in our own ability to understand.  Years ago, I followed through on a calling to serve at an adult homeless shelter. I was going to teach the clients about

Below is a prayer written by Ellen, a Kids Hope USA director.   Father, as your children, we come to you acknowledging:  Our lack of control  Our need to learn  Our need to trust  Our need for your care of us and love for us  Father, these acknowledgements resound in our hearts as we think of