Aligning Our Hearts with God’s
For years I have prayed for the Lord to give me a heart for what burdens Him. I ask for eyes to see what He sees, and ears to hear what He hears.
Category Bright Hope Blog & Stories
Does My Regular Tithe Help Care for The Poor?
Although it depends on your church and how they breakdown their budget, generally speaking yes, a portion of your tithe does go to the poor… a very small portion.
The Empty Plate Experience
Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been talking about how we can be overwhelmed by the massive amount of poverty in our world.
Family Devotional: Growing Empathy In Our Children
Philippians 2:4 Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also care for the interest of others. There are so many places in Scripture where God calls us as believers to look after the needs of others.…
Training for Life
In the Haitian town of Ferrier, multiple churches held a large women’s conference. Each church sent 10 women of different ages and backgrounds. Those that wanted to continue joined a monthly leadership training over the course of a year.
A Fisherman’s Tale: How the Gospel Changed an Entire Family
Peter has been the pastor of a church on Mbabala Island for 7 years. On the side, he works as a fisherman to support his wife and four children. He also volunteers in the church-run store.
Pray for Bolivia
Community of Cochabamba For the health of Sister Elizabeth who runs a project that serves children with disabilities in Calicanto. Communities of Llallagua, Catavi and Siglo For the health of sisters Arminda and Elisa who are leading a child care…
Elika Learns to Stand Out in the Slum
Elika is much like most 23-year-old women around the world.As a college graduate, she dreams of attaining a master’s degree, getting a job and moving into her own place so she can be independent.
Pray for the Field: Zambia
Pray for 7-year-old Chibwe, who was recently rescued from an orphanage by her grandmother. The church-run preschool is helping her learn to read and write so she can join other children her age in primary school.
Medical Shipment Brings Health and Hope to Bolivia
Bright Hope recently shipped 24 boxes filled with over 6,000 donated medicines to Bolivia to bring Hope to the extreme poor.