When We Don’t See Tangible Results

There are many days when we do not see any tangible results from serving God and carrying out the work we sense God is leading us to do.  We try to rest in the fact that God is at work even though we as humans seem to long for quantifiable markers to affirm the work of our hands.

Three Russian Programs That Ignite Hope Through Leadership

There is no more powerful force than knowing that you do not have to go through life alone. Christ exemplified this when he became man, to walk with us and experience life in a human body as we do, empathizing with our joys and our struggles. To follow Christ’s model, Children’s HopeChest’s CarePoints in Russia intentionally equip young adults to become leaders in their community, walking with orphaned children and young adults to climb life’s mountains together.

Five Ways that HopeChest Cares for the Earth

Children’s HopeChest is blessed to work in some of the most beautiful countries around the world. The countries we partner with are rich in natural resources and abundant in vibrant landscapes. To be good stewards of our planet, HopeChest CarePoints treat water as a vital resource, with local leaders educating community members how to keep …

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The Second Time, We’re Family

While I’ve traveled to Kenya and South Africa in the past, the impact of being in Africa is never lessened.  After every trip, I’ve found myself processing cultural questions, mission questions, development questions, and personal questions. Each time, I am in a similar place as those former visits, wondering what to do with what I’d …

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Scoring Compassion through Sports Ministry Programs

Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. Not only is it played and celebrated globally, but it also has the capability to bring healing and hope to a community. In Eswatini, the Sports Ministry Program is impacting individuals and communities both, as compassion for one’s teammates is cultivating unity and healing.     “People everywhere …

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Celebrating Water Projects this World Water Day!

Clean, running water is such a commonplace aspect of most of our lives in North America, that the convenience of such a critical need can easily be taken for granted. However, if you are one of the 844 million people around the globe who do not have access to safe water, gaining clean water is cause for celebration.

This Thursday is World Water Day, and we are highlighting some of the incredible water projects at our CarePoints around the globe!

Build Relationships. Break Poverty. | Interview with Ethiopia’s Country Director

“Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” is a podcast that challenges the Western perception of international poverty by elevating the voices of local leaders and processing how we can help to alleviate poverty without harming those living in vulnerable communities.     This month’s episode features HopeChest’s Country Director of Ethiopia, Mickey Taye. Mickey is the newest …

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