As you view the cross and the empty tomb this week, what do these symbols represent to you? For me, they are powerful reminders of the fullness of God’s love, delivered to me through Jesus’ suffering, death, and miraculous resurrection.…
Zambia – Poverty impacts women and children the hardest, leaving them to overcome hunger, illness, depression, and danger. Education can be one of the surest paths out of poverty. Thank you again caring for vulnerable high school girls in Zambia…
Abuse destroys a child from the inside out, confining victims to an existence of fear, despair, and loneliness. Sadly, more than 70% of Bolivian children endure abuse. But we have a plan to stem the crushing tide of violence against…
Bright Hope wants to leave a financial legacy among the extreme poor. To do that, we’re committed to ending the generational poverty cycle for as many families and communities as possible. But we couldn’t do it without our faithful Allies…
Today, jubilation fills the air! Across the arid landscapes of Kenya, hope has blossomed for 2,000 impoverished individuals. What was once barren desert now thrives as fertile land, nurturing crops to sustain families and bolster livelihoods. Hunger fades into memory…
Extreme poverty is hard to see. As a result, there are some places I visit that I would never want to return to. Sometimes, I’ve felt that way when I’ve seen poverty-stricken areas around the world. However, the place I’m…
During the Christmas season when my wife is driving the car on an errand, she will sometimes count the number of nativities she sees on people’s lawns. The count feels encouraging when the number is high and discouraging when the…
At Bright Hope, we know you want to engage your generosity and help the world’s poorest families leave behind hunger, fear, and isolation. To do that, these families need a reliable way to put food on the table, pay for…
At the beginning of March, the United Nations held its Fifth Conference on the Least Developed Countries. Many leaders of poor countries expressed bitterness and frustration that they still struggle to meet their basic necessities. Economic progress is slow and…
As Easter approaches, I have spent some time studying the Jewish tradition of Passover. There is much to appreciate about the Seder meal tradition and the Haggadah (the written script of the Seder). I would like to reflect on…