Mark Pellingra

NativeNewYorker |nonconformist | struggling espresso addict | committed to building a better world #poverty #children #compassion #childsponsorshipworks

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“if you see a culture where life is cheap, the sacrifice of others is acceptable to sustain your own obsession of pleasure, entertainment and wealth you have the wrong story”

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“Compassion is not the gospel, it’s evidence of the gospel”

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There are lots of conspiracy theories floating around. I want to assure you that this one is REAL because I read it on the internet.

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“You’ll never look into the eyes of someone that God doesn’t love”

[Compassion International @compassion]

This is the power of your compassion in action. ❤️

"Due to a lack of food, my mother took me to a family friend so that I will never die of hunger."

But with support, this family found hope, education and a brighter future.

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“When you enter this church you may hear the call of God…” 🤦🏼‍♂️

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Good #fishing day #offshore #mutton #slowpitch

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Practicing #gratitude leads to you being more positive, happy and productive life!! #bekind

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“Rivers don’t drink their own water, trees don’t eat their own fruit; the sun doesn’t shine on itself & flowers don’t spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature”

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True story.

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She doesn’t have much according to developed world standards but she has lot and a new identity. That picture she’s holding are her sponsors. #compassion #children #childsponsorship

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@HiltonHotels @MarriottBonvoy what is wrong with you? Guest should be titled to a certain amount of hygiene and cleanliness. Your rooms are starting to smell like wet dogs and the perfume deodorizer isn’t helping.
- business traveler

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@HiltonHotels @MarriottBonvoy what is wrong with you allowing dogs in any hotel room. Why should guests have to put up with barking dogs, if pets slept in the same bed, odor or anything else?Perfumed deodorizer doesn’t help! Pet free rooms please!!

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I LOVE serving faith communities that take bold steps to advocate for & share the gospel with vulnerable children. 8200 & counting. #childsponsorship #poverty #compassionintl #crsrdschurch

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What would have prompted her parent(s) to name her America?

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I’m the new owner of her artwork.12yrs old. She has a new identity. Poverty no longer lives here. #compassion #jesusName #poverty #released #guatemala #church

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Psychologists understand FEAR to be the SECOND greatest motivator known to man.

LOVE is the greatest. Perhaps JESUS was on to something.

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Expressions of joy to God when your child is thriving in an area where child mortality is commonplace. #compassion #survivalprogram #localchurch #children