People thrive in an atmosphere of freedom: freedom to express their thoughts without fear of retribution, elect leaders who share their values, and pursue economic opportunities that lead to sustainability. Consequentially, those nations with the fewest freedoms tend to experience…
An All Too Familiar Gift Giving Problem Who hasn’t been stumped when trying to buy a gift for someone who seems to have everything? It’s frustrating, isn’t it, when you want to give a gift, but you have no idea what to buy? You can only give…
Jesus Met the Physical Needs of the Poor When Jesus walked the Earth, his ministry was very tangible and holistic. He laid hands on people; some were blind or disabled and healed others who faced physical challenges, including death. Most of the people who came to Jesus did so because they had a…
The CATO Institute recently published Steve Henkle’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) of Countries. (The CATO Institute is a think-tank that advocates for a limited role for government in domestic and foreign affairs as well as a strong protection of civil liberties.) The Index was started in the…
Bright Hope’s goal is to build a self-sustaining system that lifts the poor out of poverty and keeps them from slipping back into deep poverty. So, what are the forces that work against building a pathway out of poverty? What makes helping the poor so challenging? Lack…
Like a slow torturesome death, extreme poverty is hard to watch, even harder to go through. But, unfortunately, in the developed world (USA, Canada, Australia, Western Europe, etc.), we are so far removed from the extreme poor it is easy not to look for it or think about it. Unless we are…
Living on less than $2 a day. You may not realize it, but many people are stuck living on less than $2 a day. Bright Hope helps them create a sustainable livelihood and break the cycle of poverty. This truth may…
Why we are passionate about sustainability. When Bright Hope talks about our “sustainable programs,” and we do talk about these a lot, we are saying, “Hey! This program isn’t about a one-time attempt to make today easier for the poor.” Sustainable programs are…
Over the years, I’ve realized that out of the various Spiritual Disciplines, there are few that I neglect as often as Silence and Solitude. Spending time, silent before the Lord, waiting to hear what He had to say rated secondary…
Although it’s still dark, early-morning crowds rushing to work fill the Juja Road—a major road that leads from many low-income communities east of Nairobi. Many children hurry off to school, backpacks on their backs, creating a sea of brightly colored…