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Andy Campbell’s can. Andy is the founder of “Beards for Hope.” A few months ago I got an e-mail from Andy, who said: “I’m blessed with the super-manly ability to grow facial hair. I often style it when I’m bored. Here’s what I’m thinking…Beards for Hope.” From now through the end of the year, Andy…

In the early 1990s, a group of visionaries met face-to-face with children who were quite literally perishing in Russian orphanages. Their vision brought Children’s HopeChest and our Russian ministry partner, Nadezdha Fund, into existence. This year, we celebrate 15 years of visionary leadership and transformational ministry to orphans in Russia. To mark this special occasion, please…

Dreamboard. It had over 123 terabytes of child porn. And according to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, that’s more content than 16,000 DVDs. Dreamboard. A members-only, online child porn club that encouraged its members to post graphic, horrific, and sometimes even violent content. I don’t even really know how to describe it. What kills me…

A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.’” “All…

Today a terrible tragedy occurred to one of our children in Africa. This is a harsh reminder of the battle we are in between the forces of good and the forces of evil. Why it’s important for us to continue to fight and believe in a better future for these kids. It’s a lot to…

Ethiopia is locked in severe drought threatening tens of millions of people. Today Ethiopia’s government estimated they would need food for 4.5 million Ethiopians, an increase of 40 percent over last year. [Full Story below]. The story speaks for itself, I just wanted to offer a couple of responses… 1. While they beg for food,…

When you look at eradicating extreme poverty, there are many influences that combine to reduce issues such as preventable diseases, ie Malaria or Diarrhea, providing clean water, and caring for orphans, etc. But what is the hope for these issues to be completely eradicated in the future? According to Rob Salkowitz, it may very well…

Free to Live combines live worship and prayer with a compelling call to action to love and care for orphans. This free event features Tom Davis, President of HopeChest, along with the Desperation Band and Meredith Andrews–two of today’s up and coming Christian recording artists with a heart for helping orphans trapped by poverty and sex…

I’ve just read a fascinating book by Thomas Oden on how Africa became the seedbed for western Christianity entitled, How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind. Having just returned from Africa and going again this September, my interest was peaked about this topic. Oden’s premise is that Africa has played a decisive role in the formation…

Next week, I will head to Wilmore, KY for the annual Ichthus Music Festival. This 3-day event takes place across several square miles of Kentucky farmland, and features dozens of Christian speakers, artists, musicians and ministries. Over 15,000 people will gather at Ichthus. I’ll be speaking on Thursday on the Main Stage, Friday at the…
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