The Light of the World Born In A Desert
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 Every Christmas…
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What I Learned When My Husband Lost His Job
Unemployment Can Feel Scary When my husband lost his job, I was scared. If he went too long without work, we could fall behind on our bills, or even lose our house. I trust God and know He can provide for us, but I…
Zambia Is a Peculiar Place
Despite the tiring flights from Entebbe, Uganda, to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, Harare in Zimbabwe, and Lusaka in Zambia, I met a friendly immigration crew at the Kenneth Kaunda Airport. I was not asked too many questions at border control…
Not-So-Scriptural Giving Tuesday
“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…
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…
Sisters’ Keepers
The colorfulness of their beads and clothing is what welcomes you to Natoot farm. The women are always smiling and so welcoming. If you are new, you get welcomed with songs and a Masai Shuka (an “African blanket” that protects you from the…
Hope in a Hopeless Place
Though I had been to Uganda and Kenya many times, I never noticed the big difference between the two countries. Departing from Entebbe on a very chilly morning during the August rains, we arrived at Jomo Kenyatta airport only to…
The content’s so vital we’re rerunning this blog!
Last year Bright Hope Ally Henry Pitman wrote to tell us about his experience redeeming a Bright Coin with his grandkids. We shared his story with you last spring and want to share Henry’s testimony again now. (Read to the end to…
Discover Why Poor Countries Are Not Free Countries
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…
What Do you Give the Person Who Has Everything?
An All Too Familiar Gift Giving Problem Who hasn’t been stumped when trying to buy a gift for someone who seems to have everything? It’s frustrating, isn’t it, when you want to give a gift, but you have no idea what to buy? You can only give…