A perfect storm is brewing and threatening the world’s supply chain of food and fertilizers that will result in more starvation in 2023. War tactics by Russia on food shipments, Russia’s self-imposed ban on fertilizer exports, new climate change regulations,…
Happy New Year! The New Year gives us a chance to start fresh and develop a new plan for a successful year. But how should we define success? As the Apostle Paul established his ministry to the Gentiles, he and the…
Desperation sometimes drives decent people to make drastic decisions, even illegal ones. Michael stole produce from a farm started by Bright Hope in order to feed his kids. This was a choice that would haunt him for years to come. Michael…
Christian Charities Use Biblical Models to Help the Poor In a world filled with pandemics, natural disasters, wars, and famine, which disproportionately hurt the extreme poor, Christian charities must include emergency aid in their strategies. How do Christian charities help…
We’re all familiar with the idea of influence. Influence is especially important to believers following the most influential Man in history: Jesus. In addition, God has called us to serve as His ambassadors, using our influence to share the gospel…
Some of the most joyous Christmas cheer comes whenever we watch children gather around the tree. We love seeing their expressions of hopeful enthusiasm as they anticipate unwrapping the perfect gift! If only this were the case for all children…
With Christmas just around the corner, the yearly battle is about to begin. Cultivating gratitude is key to a happy life. In one corner, our wants and desires, ready to punch away the desperate needs of others. In the other…
During the Christmas season, people often focus on the joy and cheer of the holidays. However, it is important to remember those in our communities who are not as fortunate. Poverty does not take a break for Christmas, and unfortunately,…
In November, I traveled to Uganda with a group of doctors and nurses for a medical campaign. We were headed to a community that was new to Bright Hope. In fact, this trip would be one of our first interactions…
We were curious about the history of GivingTuesday, so we Googled it. We learned that a network of global collaborators launched GivingTuesday ten years ago simply to encourage people to do something good. Good deeds varied from making someone smile to committing…