Hope for Tomorrow: Sometimes Poverty Alleviation Is Simple
I’ve seen $12 change a life. Seriously. And not just one life, but the lives of an entire family.
Sharing “Hope for Today”
I like to read the daily news and often it’s difficult seeing all the natural disasters happening around the world or the plight individuals face living in poverty or persecution.
Before Giving to Charity, Give Wisely
During the holidays, our mailbox seems to be filled to the brim each day with catalogs, deliveries and letters from nonprofits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.