A Few Kids, a Few Dollars, and a Chicken
All the kids in my little Sunday School class sat around the table with a $1 bill in their hands. In the center of the table I had a variety of food items—bread, a bottle of water, a can of…
Sarah Marchmont
Sarah has a passion to share stories and photos of lives being transformed. With a background in journalism, a heart for “the least of these,” and a love for traveling and experiencing other cultures, she’s thrilled to be part of the Bright Hope Marketing & Communications team where she has the opportunity to hear and experience firsthand the incredible stories of God working in the nations.
I Would’ve Been a Kenyan School Dropout: Stories from the Slums
If I had been a student in Kenya, I would’ve been a dropout, I thought. It was so stiflingly hot in the crowded Grade 8 classroom. This wasn’t a patronizing thought giving a nod to students in developing nations who…
She wants to be a Biomedical Engineer: Stories from the Slums
There is a large, unidentifiable animal carcass floating downstream towards me. I watch it as I walk along the flimsy-feeling metal pedestrian bridge that crosses the river in this slum outside of Nairobi. The carcass is being carried along in…
Third World Country Synonym: How else can we say it?
What Does “Third World” Really Mean? I’m sure you’ve heard the term “third world.” If someone says, “third world nation,” you probably think of some place in Africa, Asia, or South America that has no running water, dirt roads, unreliable…
Crocs and Clorox Wipes—How to Pack for Your Mission Trip
Anyone else out there find packing for a trip to a developing nation—like for a mission trip—a sigh-inducing task? Totally worth it, but it sure does take a lot of time and brainpower. Soooo many decisions to make, right? What…
5 of Your Favorite Facebook Posts From 2018
We shared hundreds of stories, photos and videos with you in 2018, giving you an inside glimpse into all the amazing things God is doing, introducing you to the people whose lives you are changing. Standing at the threshold of…
Merry Christmas—From Our Global Family to Yours!
Friends, Christmas is upon us, and we just want to take a quick minute to wish you a merry, merry Christmas—from our global family to yours! Hectic schedules and long to-do lists typically accompany this happy season, but it is…
#GivingTuesday: 5 Quick Ways to Change a Child’s Future
If your inbox looks anything like mine, lately you’re seeing a lot of subject lines about #GivingTuesday, Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Just about everybody has a promotion, sale, deal-of-a-lifetime, or fundraising campaign going on right now. And since my…
Churches in Bolivia receive training to impact the poor!
In Bolivia, it is rare for pastors and volunteer leaders to receive training or practical Bible education for one of two reasons...
Spared a Tragedy: A Story of Thankfulness
A beloved family member recently had serious, serious surgery. It’s lucky (providential) the doctors caught the problem in time, or it could’ve ended in a sudden, tragic death. I don’t even like to write those words, but that is the…