By Grayson Hester Sometimes the best way to discover home is to leave it. That’s certainly proven true for Ingrid Bangova, a Roma woman from the small village of Cinobaňa, Slovakia. She, like many Roma people scattered throughout the Eastern European diaspora, relates complicatedly to that concept of “home.” A perennially displaced and persecuted people, … Continue reading
By CBF field personnel Kirk New Year is a time of hope for many, looking ahead to the future, making resolutions—most of which will soon be broken. For others, the start of a new year can be a source of hopelessness and desperation that things can ever change. The aftermath of COVID revealed a lot … Continue reading
By Melody Harrell Mornings in the Masai Mara start at 5:00 AM with a cacophony of birdsong. I come into consciousness in my tent with immediate awe at being surrounded by such jubilance! As I lie there listening in the dark, I wonder how in the world a thousand birds could be ringing out their … Continue reading
By Mike, CBF field personnel The islands in the country where we serve are developing at different rates. Some are very developed and in certain places you might find more advanced technologies than those to which you might be accustomed. Other areas have missed the tides of modernization, and people live as they did hundreds … Continue reading
By Chris Hughes For Rosalie, the journey from the Congo to Fort Worth, Texas, has been filled with many obstacles and setbacks. But God’s providence and the faithful presence of supportive people along the way has made all the difference. “God has sent so many people in my life. That’s how I’ve experienced God’s love,” … Continue reading
By Jade Acker Thank you, CBF! Thank you Passport camps! Around 6 years ago, refugees from South Sudan, who many of you know now as Jacob and Esau, began attending the dreamer’s program at the Center of Hope. This leadership program helped youth who were not currently in school to be equipped with skills that … Continue reading
By Jenny Jenkins What to do when you don’t have all the ingredients for a cake? A good cook will improvise, find substitutions, and will perhaps even have a bit of fun doing so. In life, it is sometimes fun to improvise on projects and play the part of the innovative chef but other times, … Continue reading
By Chris West Recently, the world’s most popular therapist, Brené Brown, interviewed Sarah Niles, who plays the sports therapist in the popular Apple TV show Ted Lasso. On her podcast, in true Brené Brown fashion, helped listeners better understand their own vulnerability and the connection they have to actors, especially those with talent. In discussing … Continue reading
By Angel Pittman Inquisitive, curious, creative, a leader. These words hint at a talented and bright student. When we hear these words, we might envision images of students that include high academic achievement and a successful future. Active, messy, argumentative, bossy. These words might suggest a student with behavior issues. Our minds envision a student … Continue reading
By Elket Rodríguez Rosalío Sosa sat ringside when boxing legends Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield battled for the world heavyweight title in 1997. As millions watched the sluggers, Sosa waged his own fight, struggling with God’s call to ministry. Holyfield defeated Tyson, and Sosa surrendered to God, although he felt like the winner. Twenty-four years … Continue reading