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Be inspired by stories of reckless faith from around the world. These stories encourage us to keep going, to never give up, until every child is known and loved.
September 15, 2021 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Partner Children's Home • Stories

It Only Takes One

Gloria* arrived at a partnering children’s home feeling lost. Her home environment was tumultuous, and at a very young age, she took on parental responsibilities for her younger brothers. She carried this into her new home, not realizing it wasn’t required of her. She struggled to connect with others, wasn’t interested in school, and her… Read more

by Steph Duff
September 8, 2021 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

“God is Not Distant.”

“By going to church and learning more there, I’ve come to realize God is not distant. He wants an intimate relationship with me, and I want to show my desire to be part of that relationship with Him,” a 18-year old Hope Education Program student shared vulnerably. A large crowd gathered beneath a palapa on… Read more

by Steph Duff
August 24, 2021 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Mexico

Now He Can

At the age of 13, Manuel* moved into a Back2Back-operated home. He arrived at the home with intellectual disabilities and had difficulty walking. During his time there, Manuel received physical therapy and at 17-years old, walked on his own. This was a testament to effective and consistent therapy and safe care. Once he reached age… Read more

by Steph Duff
June 10, 2021 All • Hope Program • India • Inspirational Living • Sponsor a Child • Staff Stories • Stories

It Began with a Question

Ours starts similarly to how any conversation between two strangers begins. What’s your name? How old are you? What’s your favorite color? The only difference – I am in a foreign land, sweating profusely, and I am thinking of questions to interest a 13-year old boy.   That was five years ago on my first trip to India,… Read more

by Steph Duff
May 13, 2021 All • Hope Program • India • Inspirational Living • Stories

Finding New Community

As Hope Education Program students are returning to university and living away from the campus they’ve called home for so many years, they are building new and lasting relationships. One young man, Ari*, recently celebrated his birthday, but due to restrictions, his mentor wasn’t able to be with him in person.  Birthdays have always been… Read more

by Steph Duff
April 28, 2021 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Nigeria • Stories

A Time of Earnest Prayer

The young ladies living in a Hope home together circled up in their living room. Their heads bowed, their hands clasped together, they prayed for a new Hope student arriving at their home. The Hope father opened his eyes to take in the scene: the girls in their care were fervent  with their prayers for… Read more

by Steph Duff

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