Have you have glanced at the world news or read some of Bright Hope’s recent reports of Haiti lately? Then you know that Haiti is going through a major upheaval. Last year, Haiti’s president was assassinated. Meanwhile, violent gangs rule…
Two weeks ago, I was overseas visiting some of our partner churches and helping to encourage and assess the progress of our ministry. I am happy to report God is merciful and using our programs to help those who are…
One of our most challenging goals in working with the extreme poor is helping the vulnerable provide for themselves and attain financial freedom. Raising incomes can involve many facets, including psychological hurdles. There are cases where individuals are unable to…
I once, maybe I still do, considered myself a romantic. Before my wife and I were engaged, I loved writing her romantic letters. I would spend hours crafting the perfect sentence or thinking about what part of her personality I loved…
Recently I was on a stroll through the center of town in Jackson, WY. Just off to the north is St. John’s Episcopal Church. At the side of their sanctuary sits a large labyrinth. Legend says that the design was…
What we think about the poor and how we meet their needs makes a huge difference in their ability to work themselves out of poverty and see them succeed. Conversely, if what we give them isn’t meeting their real needs,…
“Giving Tuesday” is a big day for non-profits. Organizations spend weeks perfecting their marketing strategies in hopes of gaining new donors and funding their programs. If you’ve never heard of “Giving Tuesday” and are scratching your head in wonder, here’s…
People thrive in an atmosphere of freedom: freedom to express their thoughts without fear of retribution, elect leaders who share their values, and pursue economic opportunities that lead to sustainability. Consequentially, those nations with the fewest freedoms tend to experience…
Jesus Met the Physical Needs of the Poor When Jesus walked the Earth, his ministry was very tangible and holistic. He laid hands on people; some were blind or disabled and healed others who faced physical challenges, including death. Most of the people who came to Jesus did so because they had a…
The CATO Institute recently published Steve Henkle’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) of Countries. (The CATO Institute is a think-tank that advocates for a limited role for government in domestic and foreign affairs as well as a strong protection of civil liberties.) The Index was started in the…