Wess Stafford

I don't think I've ever read a book so simple on the surface that has so much depth and truth to it. Not many people treat children and their needs as highly as Wess Stafford, and his passion and desire to help them radiates through every page. From the stories of his childhood in Africa, to his account of living at a truly horrific boarding school, all the way to where he is now as the founder of Compassion, his motto shines through his words. Children are too important to God and His work show more to take lightly.

This is a profound book with a message every one of us needs to hear and remember continually and it is not one I shall soon forget. show less

Just a Minute contains short stories that will make you smile and some that you pray never happen again. Unplanned minutes can change the life of a child - a smile, a pat on the back, a kind word of encouragement, moments that we soon forget, but will never be forgotten by little ones, who need that moment.

Just A Minute
In the Heart of a Child, One Moment. . .Can Last Forever
Wess Stafford
©2012 Compassion International, Inc.
Moody Press
ISBN 978-0-8024-0472-5
209 pp. plus a ‘thank you’ and notes (Hdbk.)

Do you like stories about people? (Who doesn’t?) This book contains short true-life stories, most of which will make you smile. For some, have tissues handy because you’ll need to wipe away tears. A few relate difficult moments that discouraged someone or turned their life toward evil.

The show more author especially writes about how an unplanned minute or two can change the life of a child. The book will convince you that no matter who you are or how old or young, you can do many small things to make the world (and other people) better. You can do things that the folks you interact with will never forget. You may forget those little things you did, but you’ll have impacted lives in major ways.

Stafford points out how important children are to Jesus and how angry God is when someone harms a child. God loves every child in a special way.

The author, a Caucasian, grew up in a small African village and has spent his adult life rescuing hurting, poverty-stricken children. He travels worldwide, speaking, promoting his several books and his work with Compassion, International. show less

Written by the CEO of Compassion, International, an organization working to provide for the needs of children worldwide. (JKC)