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At just over $11,000 received by Children's HopeChest, we're going to wrap up this phase of fundraising. Right now we're meeting to determine how best to spend the funds we have received to meet the needs of as many children as possible. We pray God would multiply it for those kids at Rapha. If you…

Our youngest child's name is Hudson. He's three years old and a bundle of fire! Last night he had a dream I wanted to share with you. As you know, when young kids have spiritual dreams they're as pure as can be. There's absolutely no filtering system! I thought this would encourage you today and…

As of this morning, Children’s HopeChest has $10,209 in commitments to Rescue for Rapha. The gifts are coming in and we’re now just $8,000 from our goal! You can push us over the top. PLEASE MAKE A GIFT TO RAPHA TODAY! Want to meet some of the Rapha kids? One of the time-honored traditions of…

Thank you friends for contributing over $3,500 to the Rescue for Rapha project. We're about 1/6 of the way toward our goal of providing emergency food and education to 357 Ugandan children. CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO RESCUE FOR RAPHA Check out this news story about four Ugandan kids who were kidnapped and brought to…

As we join together to raise money for the Rapha school and orphanage, I wanted you to hear directly from the children who have been impacted by Rapha's founder (Ruth) and the ministry there: My parents both died, leaving me in charge of my siblings.  I didn't know what to do until my auntie told…

We've just received confirmation from our new Uganda staff director, Joseph, that 357 children in the Rapha community are out of food and at-risk for losing their school placements (due to inability to pay school fees). You guys have proven that you understand the dire need for food in Africa where one meal a day…

I want to direct you over to Scot McKnight's blog – Jesus Creed. Not only is he a great author, he is a deep thinker. Specifically on what it means to follow Jesus in our day and age. I just got off the phone with him and he also has a tremendous heart for orphans. I…

I am so inspired by this story, I don't know what to say. Read it, I know you're faith will be ignited! And remember, it's not the amount that matters, it's the gift from the heart. $5 or $10 means just as much to God.  Consider what this man says about the widow's mite: "In…

Relevant magazine just published an article I wrote some time back. Here's a short sample. Please Click Here to read the entire article and express your thoughts in the comment section. Already lively interactions going on. The devil is roaring throughout Africa. His kill is certain. Why? Perhaps because we are not standing between the lion…

UPDATE –  Your gifts are on their way to 120,000 meals to children in Ethiopia and Swaziland.  The first shipment has arrived in Ethiopia and is in customs, due to be released the first week of March. As far as I’m concerned, it can’t get there fast enough — please continue to pray! Thank you…

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