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…
I love Thanksgiving! Family gatherings… Red, orange, and yellow leaves everywhere… Lots of yummy food! With these come traditions that teach us how to practice gratitude. I especially love Thanksgiving because it’s a time to stop and reflect on our…
The holidays are a time for giving. Did you know that you can support our work while you shop for your loved ones? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Bright Hope International. Simply go to …
As we continue this examination of missions, it’s important that we investigate the practical aspects of living a missional life. So far we’ve taken stock of God’s leadership in missions. We have surrendered our successes and setbacks at His feet.…
When a dream dies, it’s almost like losing a part of oneself. But when God works in powerful ways to revive that dream, your restored hope gives you confidence to walk into a bright future. Sustainable agriculture is the answer.…