“Reading Eggs” Hatch Hope in Mathare Slum
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” Do you recognize one of the greatest opening lines from this popular book? Learning to read opens up doors into…
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Lessons from the COVID-19 Lockdown in Uganda
I have always been a lover of the outdoors and of my neighborhood but, because of my busy schedule, I have only been able to get to know a few…
Lend Your Support
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…
The Doubling Penny
There’s a clever lesson, often taught to children, that poses the following question: would you rather have a penny that doubles every day for thirty days, or a million dollars…
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…
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? …