Learning Hope
“In this crazy world, there’s an enormous distinction between good times and bad, between sorrow and joy. But in the eyes of God, they’re never
Category: Personal Impact
But I Don’t Drink Coffee
I was nervous about so many things, especially the home visits. This was my first trip with Children’s HopeChest to Ethiopia, and I didn’t know
I Have No Idea What the Future Holds
I have found my heart, along with the direction of my life, changing pretty drastically in the past two years. Apart from the constant tug
Every Child Matters
At the CarePoint, we met with each sponsor child and spent time with them in joyous company. We jump roped, painted faces, toes, and nails,
Equip Them to Equip Others
We have been visiting and sponsoring kids in the Vladimir Region in Russia since 2004. In early 2016, we began planning a trip to visit
Follow Your Calling
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?
With Grateful Hearts
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.
Community-to-Community, Kid-to-Kid
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.
No Longer Just a Picture on Our Refrigerator
I was overcome with emotion seeing his adorable face, as he was no longer just a picture on our refrigerator.
We’re Not as Different as We Think
What I’m realizing is this: no way is right; no culture is ideal. We’re all broken, we all just have a little harder time seeing our own brokenness.
