There is an incredible amount of good work happening in the world today, and I love sharing encouraging stories of hope unleashed and lives transformed. But we know that our highlight reel does not capture the complete story any more than an Instagram feed reflects the full range of reality. It’s easy to celebrate...
Why HOPE is pivoting right now
Economist Andy Sumner recently stated that COVID-19 could greatly increase global poverty, setting the world back 10 years and some regions back 30 years. In talking with our global team, I’m afraid he is right. Poverty has accelerated in the last few months, and we are only beginning to see the long-term impacts of...
Cultivating Gratitude
There are few greater gifts than the gift of friendship. Today, I’m thankful to introduce my good friend Andrea Gurney. She’s a professor at Westmont College, Ph.D, psychologist, and friend for over two decades (how is that possible?). If you enjoy the following post on gratitude, be sure to check out Andrea’s blog, Stand...