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Stories of hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
Growing La Esperanza in Guatemala
Written and Compiled by Marlana Smith l Guatemala Communications Director with contributions from Karla Cristales / Guatemala Economic Coordinator and Francisca Velasquez / Guatemala Assistant of Economic Empowerment The story of Guadalupe from Guatemala highlights a...
When Suffering Produces Hope: The Story of Saba
by: Kevin Squires | Sr. Director of International Programs As Saba awoke that morning, she knew it was a huge day, a day that could potentially bring long-term stability for her and her children. It wasn’t just a typical meeting she was preparing for, it was a meeting...
A World of Uncertainty
by: Oscar Mwikya | Fountain of Hope // Kenya I was born on November 8, 1998, into a world of uncertainty. My father, Patrick Mwikya, a dedicated army officer stationed at Karasani Police Station in Nairobi, was deployed to a conflict zone in Rift Valley, Kenya,...
I Know That I Know
by: Lauren Byrer | Writer/Editor For the past 10 years, Francois Murat has been the Haiti Country Director with World Orphans. His work with World Orphans is a natural extension of his calling, allowing him to support children, provide food and clothing, and serve his...
Hope and a future
by: Scott Vair | President/CEO Hope can be defined as a confident expectation of good things to come. Confident (a strong belief, free from doubt or hesitation) expectation (looking forward to something, anticipating that it will happen) of good things (positive...
Ahana’s World
by: Kathy Davis | Sr. Director of Wholistic Care Ahana’s world was upended at the tender age of four when cancer claimed her mother’s life. Left in the care of five older siblings, she endured a childhood marked by hardship and loss. Her father’s remarriage brought...
A Father’s Journey
by: Billy Ray | Sr. Director, Middle East My name is Haider Omar Qawas, and I am from Kobane, Syria. I am blessed to be the father of 23 children, twelve sons and eleven daughters. Two of my sons are still living with me and are not married yet. Among my younger sons,...
The Language of Love
by: Jennifer Holcomb | Mobilization Director In the vibrant, contrast-filled heart of Guatemala City, two church partners meet for the first time amidst a mosaic of Mayan and Spanish cultural influences. The city, divided into zones, presents a striking dichotomy: the...
In Loving Memory of Bishop Julius
Letters and Tributes What is the Measure of a Man? A Tribute to Bishop Julius | Pastor Chris Kawa Answers to this question abound, but thinking clearly about the issue is a worthy exercise. If we fail to do so, we forfeit the opportunity to mine the untold...
From Herdsman to Fisher of Men: This is Negusse
by: Kevin Squires | Sr. Director of International Programs Reminiscing about his childhood, Negusse remembers the silence, the loneliness, and the constant pacing across the fields of common ground as he herded his family’s cattle. His eyes would often be fixated on...
Precious in His Sight
by: Scott Vair | President/CEO We matter to God. Each one of us - you, me, your neighbors, our friends, those we know well and those we will never meet. God sees, loves, and adores us. Each one. In Luke 12:7, Jesus tells us, “Indeed, the very hairs on your head are...
A Grain of Hope
by: Loyda Sandoval | Guatemala Family Empowerment Facilitator It was a Saturday afternoon, coming back in the car from a session with her son’s occupational therapist. Suddenly, Flor, with her voice choked with emotion, said to me, “Loyda, I dream of having my own...