In 2010, Nick, Carla, and their daughter moved to Tennessee, where Nick built and managed a new automotive supplier plant.

Carla, also in the automotive industry, had earned her MBA debt-free and negotiated multi-million-dollar supply contracts. While she shifted to working remotely, the growing demands of a high-paying career began to feel less rewarding.

Carla remembers: "As I was praying about whether I should stay at home, I felt in my heart that was the way the Lord was leading me and what he was telling me."

Despite losing 40% of their income, Nick and Carla never wavered in their tithing.

"God had blessed us and would continue to bless us if we followed his principles of tithing," Carla concluded.

In January 2016, Nick called Carla from his car with a message she hadn't expected: he was coming home early.

Nick recalls: "I said, well, don't be surprised when I show up at home in half an hour. Uh, I just lost my job. She said:" 'What?'  

Cara says: "I think the biggest fear was ruining or losing everything that we had worked so hard to build."

With no income and a severance package that would only last a few months, Nick and Carla turned to prayer and trusted God's provision.

Nick remembers: "The biggest fear for me besides, obviously, taking care of the family, you know, positions that I had been elevated to through the prior 20 years are not growing on trees. So, it was like: 'hmm, I may not be able to replace that income.'"

The couple remained committed to tithing through it all.

Carla adds: "And we knew that we could trust."

Within two months, Nick found a job, but it was well below his previous salary and experience. Later that year, a better opportunity developed with a leading company that included a year-end bonus.

Nick says: "And they offered me a position that was, um, better compensation; so that year, I would venture to say that we made 25% more income than at any point in our life."

Then, in 2023, an unexpected reconciliation with the longtime mentor that had laid him off opened a new door for Nick—a position overseeing North American operations for a global company.

Nick adds: "I knew I couldn't carry that, uh, that, uh, bitterness towards him. So, you know, I reached out first, and lo and behold, we were working together again."

That renewed partnership led to a 25% jump in salary. The Proctors credit this to their faithfulness in giving and tithing. One place they support is CBN.

Carla reports: "I think they are all wonderful, whether it's Operation Blessing or Superbook or getting clean water to families and remote villages. I feel moved by all of it. I, I feel happy to support all of it."

The Proctors believe that tithing and giving are about stewardship, and through their generosity, they've seen God's faithfulness time and again.

Carla says: "I do believe that tithing is key to financial blessing because it's God's word. It's His direction to us."

Nick concludes: "We don't do it to receive, uh, we do it because we like to do it. We're supposed to do it. We're stewards of God's money, and, you know, we, we treat it as such."

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!

Xiangru never felt like he fit-in with his classmates because he was born with a bad heart.

He explains, “When I tried to play ball, I couldn't catch my breath.  So, none of the kids wanted to play with me.  They said my heart disease was contagious and that everyone should stay away from me.”

Mr. Wang says, Xiangru’s heart took up 70% of his chest cavity, and the artery in his heart was blocked so his blood couldn’t flow correctly.  It went back into his heart.”  

Xiangru got so weak that walking a short distance tired him out.  And ultimately, he started coughing up blood.

“He gasped for breath. His whole body turned blue and purple, and his lips were black,” recounts Mr. Wang.  The doctor said the only way to get better was surgery. He was just a child.”

The Wangs are poor farmers, so Mr. Wang got a second job to save money for surgery.  Meanwhile, he and his wife prayed for help.

“Years ago someone at the hospital shared the gospel with us, and that’s when we first believed in the Lord,” shares Mrs. Wang.  

Her husband adds, “I prayed every day, ‘Loving Father God, I put this child in your hands.’” 

Xiangru also became a Christian and began reading the Bible.

“I love the story of Peter walking on the water,” says Xiangru.  “I wanted to have the same kind of faith and trust God through the waves of my heart disease.  One time when I was praying, I felt electricity go through my body, and I knew God would help me.”

Then a doctor introduced the family to Operation Blessing, and thanks to your help, Xiangru got heart surgery.

His mother declares, “This was the love of our Heavenly Father.”

His father adds, “Jesus Christ sent Operation Blessing to help us. Now Xiangru can exercise and play basketball, and he really loves it.  He even helps me carry rice.  He walks really fast, like 'Dad, look at me, I'm completely healed now.'”.

Xiangru concludes, “My classmates are surprised at how different I am.  I told them it was Jesus who helped me.  Thank you to the kind people at Operation Blessing for giving me a new life.  You saved me.”

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! 

“I was born in this village. Growing up, I went to the river early in the mornings to fetch water before going to school. I often found people already lined up and spent a long time waiting for my turn. There was never enough water. During the dry seasons it was even harder.” - Rose

Rose walked for hours to collect the water her family needed.

“The water was not clean at all. People take baths, do laundry and wash utensils at the same place where we fetch drinking water. My child has had cholera because of this. My neck and back constantly hurt from carrying heavy cans of water on my head. My head hurt too. I was so tired and sore that it was hard to do other household chores. I just wanted to lie down in a heap!” - Rose

When Operation Blessing learned about what Rose and her neighbours were going through, we drilled a borehole close to their home, complete with solar powered batteries and storage tanks. Now the entire community has access to safe, clean water.

“Everyone in the village rejoiced but I think I was the happiest! We celebrated because the water was so clean! When I first tasted it, I was so pleased. I am now able to fetch water right outside my gate. In a minute, I have fetched all the water I need, and I am back to doing other chores. I have enough for cooking, laundry, cleaning and even our livestock. Life is  much easier. I finish my chores quickly and I even have time for a nap! Didn’t you find me napping? We are so grateful for this water you brought us. Thank you and may God bless you and increase you.” - Rose

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!

Casey and Jen Washington struggled to make ends meet shortly after they got married in 2011. By 2014, they accrued a mounting credit card debt of $50,000.

“We were roughly $10,000 in debt from the wedding and the honeymoon.” Casey stated. “We were putting all living expenses on credit cards so just right off the bat, we started off our marriage in debt.” “It was very slow at the beginning,” Jen expressed, “but then after that is when it really snowballed.”

Casey kept most of the debt hidden from Jen and started stock trading on the side. However, it only pulled him into a deeper hole, financially and mentally.

“I was consumed with waking up at 4:00AM stock trading.” Casey said. “I was consumed with getting myself out of this mess that I created, it was taking all attention away from my family.”

Casey developed severe anxiety and suffered from a serious panic attack that put him in the hospital. With Jen and his dad at his side, he disclosed the debt.

“Laying all of this out there that I've been trying to deal with myself.” Casey spoke. “I knew we couldn't keep going down the same path we were going.” Jen expressed. “I knew we couldn't be as careless when it came to spending on the little things. We had to be more intentional on what we spent money on and on what we needed versus wanted.”

The following Sunday, they went to church where the pastor asked those to stand who needed healing. Casey stood up and made the decision that he was going to start seeking God for answers and direction for his financial and mental situation.

“My wife puts her hand on me.” Casey said. “I'm crying and thinking, God, please just take this from me…I felt relief and anxiety leave my body. I felt like things were changing and I just felt a sense of change coming over me.”

Casey and Jen participated in a churchwide 21-day fast that encouraged them to start tithing.

“We talked together about how we really need to start tithing.” Jen stated. “We were tithing here and there with our church, but that's when we made the decision to tithe the full 10% no matter what.” Casey expressed, “I don't know how it all really worked, but we never missed a payment on our bills. We were never behind, and we continued to make our tithes and I couldn't really tell you how that happened…it was a miracle.”

Casey sensed the Lord was telling him to sell their home to pay off their debts. They put their house on the market and an offer came in $53,000 over the asking price. It was the exact number they needed to pay off all their debts.

“I can't explain.” Casey said. “I mean, other than he had all the details worked out ahead of time.”

Today, the couple is debt free. Casey has received a promotion and a 20% raise. Casey and Jen are still faithfully tithing and trusting God every step of the way.

“Tithing was the solution to turning over the keys to my finances and the keys to my life.” Casey spoke. “He knows what to do with your finances and He knows what to do with your heart.” “He doesn't want our money.” Jen said. “He wants us and He wants our tithing to come from our hearts.”

Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” and we invite you to join in blessing others with your giving to CBN! 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!