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Skills Training To Help a Haitian Village

The Phaeton community in northeast Haiti lives in extreme poverty. There are no flourishing gardens. There is no electricity or potable water. Poor equipment and pollution have decreased the fishing trade that many people subsist on.

Leslee Baron
December 6, 2017

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How One Extraordinary Teacher Brought Hope to a Slum

If you walk into Mathare Community Outreach (MCO) Joy Primary School in Mathare Slum during break time, you will hear laughter and excitement coming from children playing in the hilly and uneven grounds of the school.

Sarah Marchmont
December 6, 2017

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Planting Hope in Bolivia

Reynaldo believes a divine appointment many years ago is the reason he’s a part of our hydroponic agriculture projects in Bolivia today.

Sarah Marchmont
December 6, 2017

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Prayer Requests

Pastor Fritz from Ferrier Church is asking for prayer over the December Christmas outreach in their community. In the past, this event has been pivotal.

Sarah Marchmont
December 5, 2017

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5 Creative Ways to Help The Poor Living in Extreme Poverty

The Christmas season can be an expensive time of year, especially for families. But it’s also a season of blessings, generosity and thinking of others.

Jackie Tait
December 5, 2017

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Developing a Compassionate Heart in Our Children

The Christmas season is filled with many opportunities to teach children how to care for others in need. Here are five ways to involve kids of all ages in giving back.

Jackie Tait
November 28, 2017

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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.

Leslee Baron
November 21, 2017

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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.

Leslee Baron
November 14, 2017

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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.

C.H. Dyer
November 9, 2017

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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.…

Bright Hope Staff
August 30, 2017

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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.

Leslee Baron
August 30, 2017

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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.

Sarah Marchmont
August 30, 2017