About Jeremy Reis

Jeremy Reis is the Director of Digital Marketing for Food for the Hungry. He is the husband to Jennica, father of 6, and professor at Ohio Christian University in his spare time.
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Everyone bow your heads

By on June 1, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

Today’s lesson: Praying for the most vulnerable Verse of the day: Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours (Mark 11:24, ESV). This week, we’ve learned a lot about helping people both within our communities and around the world. Now, we understand that poverty [...]

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But God…?

By on May 31, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

Today’s lesson: But God …? Materials needed for today’s lesson: Plant seeds (any flower or vegetable plant) or bulbs Pots Potting soil Verse of the day: There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many? (John 6:9, ESV) In the Bible’s story of the loaves [...]

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Bugs, worms and other yucky things

By on May 30, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

Today’s lesson: Bugs, worms and other yucky things Verse of the day: Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked (Psalm 82:3-4, ESV). Worms are often found in communities that don’t have access to clean water, good quality soaps and [...]

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Clean water is life

By on May 29, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

Today’s lesson: Clean water is life Verse of the day: Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, “Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38 ESV). Did you know that the human body is made up of about 60 percent water? Clean water is one of the most important things [...]

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What causes poverty?

By on May 28, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

Today’s lesson: What causes poverty? Verse of the day: The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends (Proverbs 14:20, ESV). A frequent question from those just learning about the relationship between God and poverty is, “If God exists, and God is good, why does He allow poverty to exist?” Another [...]

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A heart for giving

By on May 27, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

Today’s lesson: How to nurture a heart for giving Materials needed for today’s lesson: Skittles “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill Verse of the day: By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. [...]

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Seven lessons to teach your kids about serving the poor

By on May 26, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

The lessons my wife, Jennica, and I have learned over the years by sponsoring children have been tremendous in teaching our six kids (ages 5 months to 10 years old) about serving the poor. For each one of our children, we’ve added a sponsored child from a different country. In connecting with children all over [...]

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Gratitude and rice and beans

By on May 24, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

My wife Jennica and I are writing a week-long series about teaching kids about gratitude and giving. During the week, we’ll have a number of lessons, activities and recipes to share. In 1999, I was blessed with an opportunity to visit Haiti and serve at an orphanage. We have a special affinity for the country and [...]

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5 Bibles: 40 Days of Giving

By on March 13, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

 ”Let’s give Bibles again!” Evie exclaimed as we reached for the FH gift catalog. During our 8 Days of Giving in December, this was one of the gifts our kids enjoyed giving the most. “I remember giving Bibles,” Emily said, “It not only provides a Bible, but also teaches them how to study the Bible.” The [...]

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2 Rabbits: 40 Days of Giving

By on February 27, 2013 in Sponsor Impact

Question: How many rabbits does it take to make a difference in a child’s life? Two, if they hop right to it. Week 3: 2 Rabbits When we landed on the page in the FH gift catalog, Julia (5 years old) exclaimed, “Oooooh! Let’s get rabbits!” The kids are excited about the impact rabbits can have in [...]

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