It was flood season, and the river rushed past its normal boundaries, drowning innocent rocks and climbing up tree trunks. The current, quickened by many rainy weeks, threatened to pull anyone and anything downriver toward the brackish sea. No one…
Bright Hope empowers families by supporting sustainable farming in Uganda. As the morning sun rose, Michael and his brother picked one corn cob after another. They rejoice in another bountiful crop. Michael and his brother take care of harvesting. The…
Earlier this month, I sat in a room with a few of the most intelligent and passionate people I know, who coincidentally serve as Bright Hope’s field directors and international staff. The following quote came from the heart of the…
When God called Noah to build an ark, most people around him probably thought he was crazy. The decision to build a boat so far from water seemed strange. But Noah had faith and he knew that God would provide.…
Do you remember what it was like to be a child? You were full of awe and wonder at the world around you… filled with bright hope for your future. You could be anything, do anything… nothing seemed impossible. Recently,…
Building a Home in Uganda As she reclined on her woven mat, a satisfied smile spread across Jessica’s face. With their newly built home in the background, her despair had given way to hope. Building a home in Uganda gave…
In Oyam, Uganda, 90% of the population depends on subsistence farming, barely growing enough food to eat. But Bright Hope’s Savings for Life program is transforming livelihoods in Oyam by helping farmers to grow more crops for income. What…
Years of abuse from his drug-addicted father had eaten away at 10-year-old Lucas’ soul, leaving him fearful, lonely, and hopeless. And Lucas isn’t the only one! Due to unhealthy cultural views and limited legal recourse for mistreated children in Bolivia, child…
Extreme poverty breaks hearts, steals health, and robs people of hope. The communities Bright Hope serves have gotten stuck in the vicious, generational cycle of poverty and crisis. People have often envisioned a poverty-free world. But can we really eliminate…
You could visibly see the stress on their faces as they arrived. Some had lost their children. Others have faced financial struggles. Still others endured relationship and familial strife. More than anything, these pastors in Uganda needed encouragement. You see,…
When all hope seemed to be gone, God did the unthinkable. He awakened a dream of my heart from the time I was a teenager. A call to the nations that I had, finally, after 25 years of waiting, resolved…
Developing a heart for missions comes fairly easy. However, walking that out in life and practical application can be a lot more challenging. Often we can look at the desperate condition of the world and feel overwhelmed by the vastness…