The Labyrinth
Recently I was on a stroll through the center of town in Jackson, WY. Just off to the north is St. John’s Episcopal Church. At the side of their sanctuary sits a large labyrinth. Legend says that the design was…
The Blessing of Weakness
If you were to ask most people their thoughts on the concept of weakness, by and large, the response that you would expect is that weakness is a thing to be avoided. We often consider weakness as something shameful, ignoble,…
A Permanent Pandemic of Hopelessness
Can you believe it? 2021 is almost over! A year ago, we could not wait to close the book on 2020—a year spoiled by fear, sickness, loneliness, and frustration. But now, at the end of 2021, many of us still feel afraid, sick, lonely,…
Update from Haiti December 24th
UPDATE FROM HAITI: December 24, 2021 Cap-Haitien: Good news, our partner churches are moving forward offering help to the victim’s families from the gasoline explosion. A committee of church members is finding the families and listening to their needs. Praying…
Merry Christmas From Bright Hope!
Who doesn’t love getting Christmas cards? The sweet family photos, the stories from your out-of-town friends, the glittery paper creations. Filling the front of your refrigerator with a colorful collage of those you love. Even though you can’t stick this…
Top 3 Needs of Those Living in Extreme Poverty
What we think about the poor and how we meet their needs makes a huge difference in their ability to work themselves out of poverty and see them succeed. Conversely, if what we give them isn’t meeting their real needs,…
Haiti’s Gasoline Explosion—Gangs Are Partially To Blame
When a tragic situation like the gasoline explosion in Haiti takes place, where 71 or more people were killed, it is hard to understand how this could happen. A gasoline truck swerved to miss a motorcycle and toppled, spilling its…
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…
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…