The Best Day
As we drove down the red dirt road to the Obya IDP camp, we saw long lines of fences with barbed wire on top that seemed to last forever. We weaved through a maze of tall trees and huts....
Cindy’s Journaling
10/6/2014 “Wherever you lead” When I was a new believer at First Free Will Baptist Church in Hot Springs, we would sing that good old hymn, “Wherever you lead, I’ll go”. I sang that song with my whole heart....
Geoffrey: A Father Figure to the Chidren
Kinyera Geoffrey was born in northeast Uganda in 1978 in Amuru District. His father was a doctor and was forced to join the army of Idi Amin in 1972, serving until his death in 1990 leaving the family without...
“Sweet Mum”
Dear friends, I wanted to share this sweet letter I received as I was leaving Uganda for the US a few weeks ago. It may have been written to me; but the heart of this letter is meant for...
Gifts From God
Rose is our National Director for Village of Hope. But she is more than a position or a job. She is the heart of our ministry and my sister (in Christ). I am so thankful to be able to...
Watching Our Children Grow
It amazes me how much our children have grown. When I see one of our kids who used to come to my stomach and now they are taller than me… I am blown away. Not only have they grown...
Home in Uganda
It was a beautiful day. I mostly spent it with the kids. They feed my heart! Joyce came to my hut this morning. She has a circle scar on her temple, where she was shot and left for dead....
Village of Hope Announces Grand Opening of Bobi Village
“I will not leave you as orphans. I will come to you.” —John 14:18 It’s hard to look into the eyes of a child, who has no shoes, torn clothes and a bloated belly, without it grabbing your heart....
I am a “walking miracle”
Wow, long day! After my MRI, we went to see Dr. Bashey. He said, “I am surprised you are doing so well in light of your MRI”. There is quit a bit of scar tissue and damage and he...
Sponsor A Child
Can a person really make a difference in the life of a child? Emphatically, YES! Through your sponsorship you will help provide: a safe home away from the memories of war, a loving mom, food, clothing, education, spiritual nurturing...