To be compassionate in this hurting world means it will cost you something.

Just know this: What you will do among children is as close to the heart of God and central to his kingdom as anything we could mention.

I spend half my time comforting the afflicated, and the other half afflicting the comfortable.

I have become convinced that the more wealth a country accumulates, the more isolated and lonely its people become. The loneliest are usually the children and the elderly. Children learn what they live, and isolation in the ‘village’ is one of the most destructive messages we daily write on the tablets of their hearts.

One changed child eventually changes a family. A changed family will influence change in its church. Enough changed churches will transform a community. Changed communities change regions. Changed regions will in time change an entire nation.

What’s your cause? Does it move you to tears? What is it that moves you passionately?

Every child you encounter is a divine appointment.