Where is your treasure?
“‘Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! I will bring great disaster upon all these people; but I will give you your life as a reward wherever you go. I, the Lord, have spoken!’” Jeremiah 45:5 (NLT) Money,…
Malia Rodriguez
Malia loves serving as a Copywriter for Bright Hope, where she has the privilege to share how God is working among the vulnerable and caring for the extreme poor around the world. As a homeschool mom, Malia strives to develop in her kids compassionate, generous, and caring hearts. Malia and her husband, Matt, live in the Washington, DC area with their son and daughter.
Education: Building a Legacy of Hope
COVID-19 has caused chaos in education around the world. In Bolivia alone, 1.6 billion school children and university students saw their studies interrupted. But even in a pandemic-free world, Bolivian students don’t have the money to continue their studies past high…
The Meaning Behind Jesus’ Statement That The Poor Will Always Be With You
Jesus’s days were numbered. As He and His disciples gathered for a meal in Bethany, the high priest and Pharisees plotted Jesus’ death. In the middle of the meal, Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, offered her most valued…
Help the poor in 3 days!
In our materialistic, self-centered culture, we often struggle to curb our own desires. But it becomes even harder when we have kids (or grandkids, nieces, and nephews) to help them to value the needs of others—especially the desperate needs of…
Growing Gratitude Amid Inflation
Have you noticed that the costs of everyday items have skyrocketed lately? Food, gas, housing, and transportation prices are on the rise, and there’s no end in sight! But even when inflation threatens to throw us into a panic, we…
Hope in the Aftermath of Tragedy
Just like darkness envelops the world as the sun sinks below the horizon, the shadow of suffering can also engulf our hearts, crowding out Hope. That’s what our friends in Haiti experienced not long ago. In the early morning hours…
The Greatest Love
On the day after Valentine’s Day, love is still in the air for many. But for others, love may seem elusive or bring up a mixture of strong emotions. As followers of Christ, we know that God loves us,…
A Permanent Pandemic of Hopelessness
Can you believe it? 2021 is almost over! A year ago, we could not wait to close the book on 2020—a year spoiled by fear, sickness, loneliness, and frustration. But now, at the end of 2021, many of us still feel afraid, sick, lonely,…
Discover the formula for generosity!
If you’re reading this, you might be among the wealthiest people on the planet. Sure, if you compare yourself with your neighbor down the street or the celebrities on TV you might not feel rich. But compared to your neighbors…
The Most Dangerous Place to be a Mom
It’s May—a month to thank God for our moms! Mothers give us life, love, and the courage to face our fears. But in impoverished communities, becoming a mother can be scary. In many cases, it can be deadly! Worldwide, about…