For years, Kelly Ficarra successfully ran two dance studios outside of New York City. Then the recession hit, and dancing was no longer a priority for many. Kelly’s income drastically went down. Meanwhile, her studios needed major HVAC, flooring, and plumbing repairs. “I was bootstrapping all of this with personal credit,” she recalls. “And month after month, slowly it starts to snowball where the debt starts to build.”

When her debt reached $52,000, she got a second job stocking shelves, as she continued to try and keep her business going. Kelly confesses, “I don't like to fail at things. I was rolling change to pay my rent. I was worried, and I remember one night falling asleep, just praying, ‘God tell me what to do.’ I woke up as if there was a voice in the room that said, ‘Be still.’ I get up, I go to my computer, I open the email and the scripture of the day that day was Psalm 46:10, ‘Be still and know that I am God.’ It's almost like God said to me, ‘Okay, it's just me and you now, what are you going to do?’ And I needed a plan. You know I was praying to God, saying, ‘God, God, I need you to move in my life.’ And He was looking at me going, ‘You first.’”

She decided to trust God and close both studios. She found a cheaper apartment, got rid of her car and cable and began going to church. A friend gave her a book by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland that introduced her to biblical money principals, including giving 10% of her income away. Kelly says, “I thought to myself, ‘These two people who wrote the book have lost their mind.’ And I thought, ‘You know, God, I can't give right now when I don't have anything, when I have more, I'll give more.’ And I feel like the Holy Spirit said to me, ‘You had more at one time. You didn't give me anything then either.’ And it's so funny because I would say, ‘Oh God, I want to submit my life to you. I trust You with my heart and soul. Yeah. But I don't know if I could trust You with 10 cents on every dollar.’ I had to get over that.”

Kelly started tithing. “From that point forward, I never had another late bill. I never seemed to struggle,” she exclaims. The scripture says, ‘If you tithe, I will pour out a blessing that's more than you can contain.’”

A year after, she got a job in sales and her income went up 25%. She gave more and her debt began to go down. “Getting a better job, having opportunities to make more income, I think that is directly related to tithing,” Kelly proclaims. “God, He's the CEO, He's the Chief Eternal Officer. We are the CSO, we're the Chief Stewardship Officer. In the middle of service, I felt that God spoke to my heart and said, double it.”

She didn’t know where the money would come from, but she doubled her offering. The very next day, Kelly heard about a sales contest at work. She entered and won. She explains, “I felt like God's looking at me going, ‘Mm-Hmm.’ I had that special offering back ten times over. But it was my job to be obedient and to trust and to move in faith.”

From then on, she committed to give even more. She started working for a debt counseling company, and within three and a half years of closing her business, all of Kelly’s debt was gone. Since starting to tithe, Kelly has now received five promotions and her income has quadrupled. “It's very clear what God instructs us to do,” she exclaims. “He will never leave us short when we decide to give.” She concludes, “I would encourage anyone who has been struggling with the idea like I was, take that leap of faith.”

Psalm 41:1 says, “Blessed is he who considers the poor; the LORD will deliver Him in time of trouble.” When you partner with CBN, you do more than just give to the poor. You provide hope and the love of Christ through life-giving surgeries, food and clothing programs, humanitarian aid, and so much more! Become a CBN partner, and help transform lives in the name of Jesus Christ! Join us now!

Three-year-old Khanun was born with a cleft lip, a condition that brought both emotional and physical challenges to his young life. His parents, Sambath and Kim Rotha, watched helplessly as their son struggled to breathe.

"I worried about my son’s health," Sambath shared. "His cleft lip made it hard for him to breathe, and his skin would turn pale. He would cough almost every day."

Khanun’s breathing issues were especially alarming for his father.

"I remember when the weather got cooler, my son could not breathe well," Kim Rotha recalled, his voice trembling. "He would choke and gasp for air. I could not stop crying when that happened. I didn’t know what to do."

As heartbreaking as the health challenges were, the comments from others in their community added to the family’s pain.

Kim, a carpenter, and Sambath, who worked in a factory earning just $4 a day, struggled to make ends meet. Even with their combined income, affording surgery for Khanun was impossible.

"I took him to a clinic, and they said an operation would cost $500," Sambath said. "I felt hopeless because we didn’t even have money for bus fare to the city!"

Then, hope arrived in the form of Operation Blessing. Thanks to the generosity of donors, Khanun received the life-changing surgery to repair his cleft lip.

"My son's surgery went well!" Kim exclaimed. "People now come to see him and even give him small gifts. Everyone says he’s adorable, and I just can’t stop smiling."

For Sambath, the difference in her son is like night and day. "My son no longer has a problem breathing or choking. He has gained weight and loves playing and laughing with his brothers and sisters. Seeing him smile every day just makes me so happy."
Both parents are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support they received.

"Thank you so much, Operation Blessing, for helping our son with this surgery," 

Sambath said with a smile. "Thank you!"
Kim echoed his wife’s sentiments. "I’m so grateful to Operation Blessing for everything."

Today, Khanun is thriving—a healthy, happy little boy whose smile is as bright as the hope that made his transformation possible. 

Partnering with CBN means more than just giving—you’re helping feed and clothe families, providing medical aid to those without access to hospitals and doctors, and helping provide clean water for the thirsty. Your faithful giving brings hope to the hopeless and the truth of God’s Word to millions of homes through The 700 Club! Help bring the love of Christ to the world when you become a CBN partner today! 

Before Michael and Melanie Fox met, their lives were already a testament to God’s faithfulness. Michael, a seasoned sales professional, learned to trust God through the ups and downs of his career, even when he faced financial uncertainty.

Michael says, “When you depend on the Lord and He is your provider, then you don't have to worry about it.”

Melanie, a single mother of three boys, knew the challenges of providing for her family but remained steadfast in her faith, giving her last pennies in tithes. One day, she received an unexpected gift – a check from her church youth group covering her needs.

Melanie shares, “When I would look back at those blessings were what got me through the hard times.”

When Michael faced his own financial struggles, tithing was a step of faith he hadn’t yet taken. But he realized that fully trusting God with his finances was the only way forward.

Michael shares, “I worked two jobs, sometimes three jobs, but it was just to make ends meet. And it was sometimes hard to write those tithe checks, but I knew that if I didn't write those tithe checks, I would not be blessed.”

Michael met Melanie and after one year they married. It was their shared faith and trust in God that drew them together. They wanted to honor God as a team, especially in their finances.

Melanie recalls, “Michael and I were both very convinced that we needed to tithe and give and that was non-negotiable.”

Their faith would soon be tested when within a year of their marriage they both lost their jobs. With bills mounting and uncertainty ahead they clung to God’s word, specifically Malachi 3:10, which promises blessings to those who tithe faithfully.

Melanie says, “it's like a give and take kind of relationship. If you give, you'll get more. It doesn't make sense in the world's eyes, but when you do it and you see it happen. I don't take it for granted that the Lord gave that.”

As they continued to trust, God began to open new doors. Michael cashed out his 401k to sustain them and worked as a subcontractor. Melanie secured a new position as a childcare center director and children’s pastor.

Melanie recalls, “I enjoyed all the work I did.”

Together, they saw how their obedience led to blessings they couldn’t have imagined. Soon Melanie was promoted and began overseeing 45 childcare centers in North Carolina, while Michael worked full-time designing controls systems. Within two weeks, he was promoted to a
manager role and his salary doubled.

Michael shares, “I mean, we've been just beyond blessed.”

The Fox’s also give faithfully to ministries like CBN to further the gospel.

Michael shares, “The main reason we gave to CBN is because of their evangelism and spreading the gospel and getting people saved around the world. Sow into a good ministry like CBN and see what difference that makes in your finances.”

Michael and Melanie say that when we trust God with our finances - he answers with provision and blessings.

Melanie shares, “Give with a giving heart, then He will give it back to us. He's promised that in His word.”

Michael, says, “God says to try me, try Malachi three and 11. Try me. And He said, see if I'll not open the windows of heaven for you.”
 

5-year-old Angela looks tiny next to kids her age. She is underweight and malnourished. 
“Angela is underweight because she doesn’t eat nutritious meals,” her mom Luisa told us. “We just eat white rice with a little sauce.  It is hard to watch her not gaining weight.”  

Then a typhoon hit their community in the Philippines. It destroyed Luisa’s garden that she uses to earn money.  And her husband temporarily lost work as a farm laborer. That meant providing enough food for Angela became even more difficult.  Now crying, Luisa added, “I don’t know where we’re going to get our next meal from. I said, ‘God, please help us.’”   

Then thanks you, CBN’s Orphan's Promise launched a feeding program in Angela’s village.  For the next year, we’ll provide two healthy meals a day for kids while they attend school.  Plus, we’ll provide free medical check-ups, school supplies, and teach the children about the Bible through Superbook. The program is already paying off.   

“Before the the program she was sickly and doesn’t eat well,” said the now smiling Luisa. “Now she is healthier and has gained weight. She never misses school, and her grades are better.  She is even learning Bible verses.” 

“Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right,” recited the beaming 6-year-old. 

“I am so happy i can’t even explain this joy. Thank you so much!” declared Luisa.  

“Thank you very much, I love you all!” added the adorable Luisa.  

Do you know that CBN partners can reach people around the world for Christ every day? We invite you to join us in ministry together as we provide financial support to those in need through our life-giving surgeries, food and clothing programs, humanitarian aid, and so much more! When you give today and become a CBN partner, you’ll help transform lives in the name of Jesus Christ! Join us now!