Turbulent Times, Unshakable Hope
Thank you for your prayers and support in 2018! It was a rollercoaster of a year – not only in parts of the world that tend to dominate Western news headlines, but also in the countries where Harvest Bridge operates. Yet God is faithful; our South Asian partners...
Our Savior and Our Comfort
Miriam*, a widow in northern India, is in her early 70s. Her late husband Benjamin* was one of the first missionaries Harvest Bridge began supporting, nearly 10 years ago. After a life well lived, Benjamin passed away suddenly three years ago. Even in her grief,...
Thankful for God’s Presence
As Thanksgiving approaches, I have been thinking about the recent deliverance of Asha*, a young woman in Nepal. Twenty-three-year-old Asha lived in hell. From the age of five, she spent most of her days trembling and weeping in a corner. Occasionally, Asha...
Autumn Hope
Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s been over five years since I was formally a student, but I still associate fall with the excitement of new beginnings due to the academic year kicking off around the same time that autumn weather sets in. Perhaps it’s a bit...
Women’s Empowerment & Social Enterprise
We assist local ministries in establishing and carrying out vocational programs, including job training and support for microenterprises. Our women’s empowerment program provides one-time investments to equip extremely poor women and their families with the skills,...
Serving with Peace and Joy
My recent visit with our partner Pastor Samuel* from Myanmar (Burma) reminded me the secret of serving God fruitfully, with peace and joy. Before sharing the key, let me tell you a little about Pastor Samuel. With few resources, Samuel and his wife Martha*...
See a Need and Meet it
“If you can’t help 100 people, then just feed one.” ~ Mother Teresa In January I spent time with two indigenous missionaries in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital of 19 million people and the fastest-growing, most densely populated city in the world....
Poverty, Opportunity, and You
Six years ago, I visited South Asia for the first time as a summer intern with Harvest Bridge. The internship involved working with local healthcare professionals and Harvest Bridge’s national partners to conduct free medical clinics for underserved populations...