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Undergirding the U.S. office Working in the operations department for Bright Hope, I spend a lot of time behind the scenes or under the scenes. “Undergirding the U.S. office” is a term that my team uses…
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Why you should feed your marriage with generosity
*Guest blog post reprinted with permission from the National Christian Foundation. Do generous people have happier marriages? Or are happily married people more generous? Does it matter which comes first?…
10 Worthwhile Movies Based in Africa
I’m always on the lookout for a good movie. If it’s based on a true story, that’s even better. Agree? I’ve got a list of 10 movie recommendations to share with…
The Night My Neighbour Died
About 7:30 p.m., there was a loud banging on our front door. Eloise went to see who it was and found Dottie standing at the door sobbing uncontrollably. “Ken’s gone!”…
God’s Compassion: A Fresh Insight
I don’t think I have ever heard a sermon on Exodus 34:5-7. I am sure many sermons have been preached on it, but not any that I have heard, or remember. Here’s what it…
20 Inspiring Bible Verses about Helping the Poor
I didn’t count, but I read that there are over 2,000 references to the poor in the Bible. That speaks volumes—literally. How close it must be to God’s heart if…
The Cost of Poverty: What I Learned in Kenya
I sat in the vehicle roughly bumping along the dirt road as we crept through the Kenyan slum. Not wanting to forget anything, I pulled out my notebook and scribbled…
A Bright Hope Ally Asks: What Are 3 Things I Can Do to Help the Poor?
The following question was submitted by a Bright Hope Ally. Meggie, from Virginia, asks: What are the three best things I can do personally to help the poor and give them hope? …
In Spite of the Destruction, She is Determined
We met Margaret in the village of Natoot in Kenya. Margaret is a mother of five, with three daughters and two sons. Despite her age, Margaret is a determined young…
Coronavirus Pushes Slum Residents into Deeper Poverty
Emily and her family share toilets and one water faucet with 19 other families. In a time of COVID-19, where good sanitation and social distancing are critically important, just imagine…