The Greatest Love
On the day after Valentine’s Day, love is still in the air for many. But for others, love may seem elusive or bring up a mixture of strong emotions. As followers of Christ, we know that God loves us,…
Malia Rodriguez
Malia loves serving as a Copywriter for Bright Hope, where she has the privilege to share how God is working among the vulnerable and caring for the extreme poor around the world. As a homeschool mom, Malia strives to develop in her kids compassionate, generous, and caring hearts. Malia and her husband, Matt, live in the Washington, DC area with their son and daughter.
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,…
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…
The Most Dangerous Place to be a Mom
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 impoverished communities, becoming a mother can be scary. In many cases, it can be deadly! Worldwide, about…
Thank you for giving! The Natoot Farm has water again!
We have great news!!! Thanks to your generosity, the Natoot Farm in Turkana, Kenya has a brand-new well! Over the weekend, they installed the new pump and tested the water quality. And as of yesterday, all the farmers are back…
A heaping helping of thankfulness this Thanksgiving
Sometimes it’s hard to feel thankful. When you lose your job, your health, or a loved one to an incurable disease, grief can feel suffocating. Just like a fire that dies without oxygen, gratitude often gets extinguished when pain and…
The Secret to Happiness
(Disclaimer: this post is directed to families who have enough money to meet all or most of their basic needs, and some of their wants too.) I have two elementary-aged kids. As a mom, I want to give my son…
Boaz: A Biblical Example of Caring for the Poor
When God began building a nation, He wanted to make sure that no one would get left behind. All throughout the Old Testament, and especially in the first five books, God showed His care for the poor, the foreigner, and…
Peace through a Pandemic
It may sound strange, but our goal here at Bright Hope is to work ourselves out of jobs! Our mission is to bring Hope to those living on less than $2 a day. And we do that by coming alongside…
Keeping a Close Watch on COVID-19 and the Extreme Poor
“If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” Psalms…