You’re poor because you’re a sinner. You’re poor because God hates you. These are the words I remember the most from my childhood. These words were spoken to me by my sister as she tried to convince me why we had to go days without food. I was convinced that these words were true.

“I wanted to prove to God that I’m a good boy and that He can love me.” – Anthony Njoroge, formerly sponsored child, Leadership Development Program graduate and Master’s candidate at Denver Seminary

In this video, Anthony speaks powerfully at our latest Compassion Leadership Forum.

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