Happy Valentine's Day! That sentiment seems to elicit many different reactions, from ooey gooey joy to minor irritation. Whether this...
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Interview with Rob Link, Pastor of The River
By Childrens HopeChest
/ February 7, 2017
HopeChest's "Community-to-Community" model sets the foundation for our Survive, Thrive, and Succeed approach to transformation. Community transformation does not happen...
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Equip Them to Equip Others
By Susan Mogish
/ January 31, 2017
We have been visiting and sponsoring kids in the Vladimir Region in Russia since 2004. In early 2016, we began...
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7 Tips for Writing to Your Sponsored Child
By Ansley Mayson
/ January 23, 2017
Praying for and writing to your sponsor child can easily be overlooked. Even after several trips to visit my child,...
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Interview with Justin Bowers, Pastor of New Community
By Childrens HopeChest
/ January 17, 2017
HopeChest's "CommunityäóñtoäóñCommunity" model sets the foundation for our Survive, Thrive, and Succeed approach to transformation. Community transformation does not happen...
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God’s Faithfulness in 2016
By Ken Sparks
/ January 10, 2017
What a year! God has been so faithful to Children's HopeChest in 2016, and because of His provision, and our...
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Children’s HopeChest Announces the Closure of Joel Home
By Ken Sparks
/ December 31, 2016
Children's HopeChest announced today they will be closing the doors of Joel Home, located in Colorado Springs, CO. Joel Home...
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Christmas in Swaziland
By Kriek Gerber
/ December 27, 2016
It is Christmas time again and in Swaziland we celebrate Christmas too...BUT we do it very different than in America....
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Follow Your Calling
By Rick Wright
/ December 20, 2016
God has a calling on all of our lives to do mighty things through the skills, passions, resources and knowledge he has given each one of us. What's your calling?
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The Power of Presence
By Carolyn Petkau
/ December 13, 2016
One word stands out for me as I reflect on our team’s recent experience at our CarePoints in Swaziland. The word … presence.
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Interview with Bud Davis, Pastor at Commonground Church
By Childrens HopeChest
/ December 6, 2016
The minute I opened HopeChest's website, the words "Community-to-Community" popped up and I was sold!
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HopeChest Featured on Hugh Hewitt Radio Program
By Childrens HopeChest
/ November 30, 2016
We were blessed to have our CEO; Ken Sparks, on Hugh Hewitt's nationally broadcasted radio program on Tuesday, November 29th.
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You Can Help Break The Cycle Of Poverty
By Ken Sparks
/ November 29, 2016
We need your help to solve this problem! And there is no better day than today, Giving Tuesday, to help.
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With Grateful Hearts
By Ken Sparks
/ November 22, 2016
He has gifted them with a fire in their bellies for changing the status quo and overcoming the cycle of poverty. I'm so grateful for God plating the seed of belief that He has a plan for them and has given them resources that they can use.
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Giuseppe’s School
By Laura Penzotti
/ November 15, 2016
A man everyone came to see starts speaking. This man, Giuseppe, who carries a message from God, who walks without fear because he is following God’s lead, tells the people gathered that God sees them and loves them.
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How We Can Break Free of the Handout Mentality
By Anna Kerr
/ November 8, 2016
When you saw a "handout mentality" you might have thought I was referring to the material poor. Actually, I was referring to you.
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Community-to-Community, Kid-to-Kid
By Laura Marshall
/ November 1, 2016
Our family loves partnering with HopeChest because the model goes beyond sponsorship. With Children’s HopeChest, sponsorship is the foundation to not just helping an individual child, but providing hope for a whole community.
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How Investing in Hope Can Make a Difference
By Ken Sparks
/ October 25, 2016
In the past, there hasn’t been a way for individuals who have a heart for vulnerable children to get involved with the work HopeChest is doing outside of sponsorship or a community partnership. But today that changes.
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Why is Community So Important?
By Steve Maegdlin
/ October 18, 2016
I never cease to be amazed at how God designs things— such beauty, such intention. If you look closely at God’s design for relationships and community, you can clearly see a wonderful reflection of God himself.
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No Longer Just a Picture on Our Refrigerator
By Jill Hune
/ October 10, 2016
I was overcome with emotion seeing his adorable face, as he was no longer just a picture on our refrigerator.
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