Good, Hard Work

Good, Hard Work

Chara* has rescued hundreds of children from human trafficking in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, home to nearly 20 million people.  Chara has raised two strong, smart, Jesus-loving daughters. She and her husband have shared the Gospel with countless people,...
Persecution and Prayer

Persecution and Prayer

The first Sunday of November is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.  So you can be equipped to pray, below are a few stories of persecution from the last few months, directly from the men and women you support through Harvest Bridge. These...
Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost

“Welcome to our Paradise Island!” These words greeted me at the Colombo, Sri Lanka airport this past February, reflecting the growing optimism of the Sri Lankan people. Ten years had passed since the end of the Sri Lankan Civil War, and its war-weary people...
Preparation, Celebration, and Joy as One Body

Preparation, Celebration, and Joy as One Body

The season of Lent, a period of preparation leading up to Easter, has probably been practiced in some form since apostolic times, though it wasn’t formalized until the early fourth century. In recent years, I’ve come to appreciate Lent’s ability to assist us in...
Our Savior and Our Comfort

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,...