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Enough Words For This
Today I find myself almost without words. Not without somethings to say. Just not able to say them.
But the thing I feel most deeply today is the thing I have just enough words for…
Thank you, Kelli, Amy, Scott, The Nester, Maggie, and Jolanthe. For every laugh, every word. For saying “yes” to a trip… 
Pray Me Through Compassion
After a quick 48 hours at home, I’m back on the road. This time to the exotic far-off land of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where the staff of several radio stations are gathering to hear new music and take classes in how to do radio even better.
I’ll be speaking about Compassion International. My hope is that…
In Defense Of Jesus
A few years ago a consultant advised Compassion International brass to change their organization’s tagline: “Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.”
Why?
Because Jesus may be God to some, but to others he’s fictional or offensive.
Because removing Jesus’ name would make Compassion appealing to a broader audience.
Because more people would sponsor children.
And isn’t more better?
But Compassion…
How Does Tanzania Compare?
Some of you have asked in different ways how Tanzania compares to the other countries I’ve visited with Compassion International.
How bad is the poverty in Tanzania compared to other places I’ve visited?
Yesterday, I was in a solid concrete home with walls painted blue, a solid metal roof overhead, concrete floors under my feet, a door…
Six Things Adoption Has Taught Me
Just six of the zillion things adoption has taught me:
1. Generosity is simple.
In 2007, I visited an Ethiopian orphanage, trying not to make eye contact with any of the little ones around me in need of a father. I’ve always found avoidance to be the surest way to never feel bad about saying “no.” My…
About Shaun — Shaun Groves is a communicator who’s known by a lot of titles: Singer/songwriter. Speaker. Blogger. Husband. Daddy. Friend. He feels and thinks deeply and laughs easily. And he’s helping Christians discover what they were saved for, and being a voice for children around the world, desperate to be saved from poverty.
