Autumn Hope

Autumn Hope

Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s been over five years since I was formally a student, but I still associate fall with the excitement of new beginnings due to the academic year kicking off around the same time that autumn weather sets in.  Perhaps it’s a bit...
Women’s Empowerment & Social Enterprise

Women’s Empowerment & Social Enterprise

We assist local ministries in establishing and carrying out vocational programs, including job training and support for microenterprises. Our women’s empowerment program provides one-time investments to equip extremely poor women and their families with the skills,...
Serving with Peace and Joy

Serving with Peace and Joy

My recent visit with our partner Pastor Samuel* from Myanmar (Burma) reminded me the secret of serving God fruitfully, with peace and joy.  Before sharing the key, let me tell you a little about Pastor Samuel.  With few resources, Samuel and his wife Martha*...
See a Need and Meet it

See a Need and Meet it

“If you can’t help 100 people, then just feed one.” ~ Mother Teresa In January I spent time with two indigenous missionaries in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital of 19 million people and the fastest-growing, most densely populated city in the world....
Poverty, Opportunity, and You

Poverty, Opportunity, and You

Six years ago, I visited South Asia for the first time as a summer intern with Harvest Bridge. The internship involved working with local healthcare professionals and Harvest Bridge’s national partners to conduct free medical clinics for underserved populations...