Paul tells about the people in the Macedonian church who even though they were tested by many troubles and were very poor, gave not only what they could afford but far more. They gave sacrificially and generously to help other…
At Bright Hope we talk a lot about the concept of “mutual transformation.” The phrase itself may sound a little like insider lingo, but the concept is really quite straightforward and practical. Plainly stated, mutual transformation means that we help…
“Unintended Consequences” is a familiar phrase for anyone who has worked in developing countries. By definition, an unintended consequence is, “A term used to describe a set of results that was not intended as an outcome.” From time to time…
Lots of excitement and a little apprehension. Know the feeling? That was me as I set off for Haiti a few weeks ago. Thank God for a mom gracious enough to drive me to O’Hare airport at two-something in the…
You might have noticed a change in our tagline at Bright Hope recently. On January 1 we started using the phrase, “Helping those earning less than $2 a day,” as a measure for who we are serving. When I became…