Being home with family and friends was so wonderful and I cherished every moment. It’s always hard to leave, but God continues to draw my heart to the children in Rwanda. The first morning back, I awoke early and was excited...
I have a confession. The back-to-school season has always been a favorite time of year for me. You might think it was because I was ready to put some distance between me and my kids after spending the summer together, but that&rsqu...
I want to share a behind-the-scenes story that helps paint a picture of the special people behind Hope for Children Ministries. There are people involved with the ministry who give so much with no expectation of being recogni...
When Hope for Children Ministries set out to help the children in Rwanda, I didn’t know much about business plans and budgets. But I knew deep in my spirit that I was being called to be part of what God was doing. My perceive...
When Francisco's sponsor met him on a mission trip in 2019, he was leaning on his father’s shoulder—tired, hungry, and with little expression on his tiny face. In an instant, love sprouted, and she responded to the...
One of the many benefits for a sponsored child is the purchase of government medical insurance. But there’s a strange requirement that we must work within. The Rwandan government requires the entire family purchase medical insurance in orde...
We’re well into the New Year, but I’m still remembering how much fun we had celebrating with the homeless kids who live at the Hope for Children International School. We packed the kids into a bus and drove to Kigali to see the Christ...
Lies that we believe about ourselves can place us into bondage. And that’s where Niyomugabo found himself when he finally had the opportunity to attend school for the first time. What should have been a blessing became a struggle as he bega...
I’ve been reminded time and again that the success of Hope for Children Ministries is due to how God works through individuals and circumstances for His will to be done. My last email mentioned the need for Hope for Children International S...
It’s been a year of blessing for Hope for Children Ministries. So many lives have been changed through child sponsorship, and it’s been amazing to witness the transformation that has happened in just a few short years. Take Ariane for...