Alice, a mother from Mabo Kunda, Zambia, experienced an agony no parent should ever endure. She tragically lost her treasured eleven-year-old daughter. As grief overwhelmed her, Alice was plagued with the empty space her daughter once filled with joy. She…

Across the ages, Christian believers have grown and developed through engagement with community. We depend on one another for support, teaching, growth, and encouragement. New believers are instructed by the more experienced to press toward the goal of “Christlikeness.” But…

It’s May—a month to thank God for our moms. Mothers give us life, love, and the courage to face our fears.   But in Uganda, becoming a mother can be scary. In many cases, it can be deadly!    Nearly one out…

Extreme poverty is on the rise, but God wants to work through you to help the poor.  You may not realize it, but right now at least 698 million people are stuck living in extreme poverty. Most of these precious…

During my time in Mabo Kunda, Zambia, I was struck by the hope in the eyes of the community leaders and residents. They felt eager to put into practice the sustainable farming techniques that Bright Hope had taught them. They…

Moms play a huge role in their kids’ lives. They give us life, love, and the courage to face our fears. And when it comes to family life in Bolivia, God works through faithful moms to shape the souls of…

At Bright Hope, we know you want to engage your generosity and help the world’s poorest families leave behind hunger, fear, and isolation.  To do that, these families need a reliable way to put food on the table, pay for…

At the beginning of March, the United Nations held its Fifth Conference on the Least Developed Countries.  Many leaders of poor countries expressed bitterness and frustration that they still struggle to meet their basic necessities. Economic progress is slow and…

It has been almost a year since I traveled to Zambia with Bright Hope. Even now, I still find myself reflecting on the incredible people I met. The sustainable hope that exists among the poor in Zambia thrives because of…

As Easter approaches, I have spent some time studying the Jewish tradition of Passover.    There is much to appreciate about the Seder meal tradition and the Haggadah (the written script of the Seder). I would like to reflect on…

Bolivia is the poorest country in South America, in desperate need of sustainable hope. As a result, many of our partner churches experience the multifaceted challenges of extreme poverty. Nevertheless, our church partners in Bolivia persevere and tirelessly work to…