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- The power of saving in community to achieve a personal dreamby HOPE Intl on November 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Rina and her husband once lived with their two daughters in a small room in Rina’s mother’s house. They dreamed of one day owning their own home. Rina and her husband worked various jobs to […]
- Joseph earns 13x more than he did—here’s what he’s proudest of.by HOPE Intl on September 30, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Like many young people from rural Tanzania, Joseph left his family home to find work. He settled in Arusha, six hours away, and took a job working in a home, earning less than $25 (U.S.) a month. […]
- From inhumane working conditions to a life that lifts others upby HOPE Intl on September 28, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Twenty-one years ago, a series of devastating blows made caring for her family feel impossible for Ate Tina. She’d recently gotten married, and only seven months after the wedding, she became the […]
- Five barriers that keep families in poverty—and how to overcome themby HOPE Intl on September 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
If you’ve ever stayed in a vacation rental or hotel, you know the challenge of trying to open an unfamiliar front door. There are key locksets, deadbolts, pin pads, chain locks, card […]
- How a father’s return home changed more than his familyby HOPE Intl on August 30, 2026 at 11:52 PM
For six years, Valentin worked and pastored from Italy while his wife, children, and home church remained in Moldova. “The children grew up and grew up without me,” he says. “And the […]
- When savings groups ask “What’s next?” FAST loans open doorsby HOPE Intl on August 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM
“What’s next for me?” That’s the question that countless men and women in savings groups across the HOPE International network have often asked themselves and our team. With a safe place to […]
- Making space for God to leadby HOPE Intl on August 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM
By Megan Barnett, director of spiritual integration In May, my son, Jack, was born. Like many parents know, life with a young baby is wonderful, beautiful, and exhausting. Last week, Jack entered his […]
- Why Tytus and Sarah-Catherine Moen give monthly to help families flourish by HOPE Intl on August 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Tytus and Sarah-Catherine Moen spend their professional lives thinking about stewardship, generosity, and impact. Tytus works in financial planning. Sarah-Catherine works in philanthropy and […]
- Enduring relationships, abundant blessings: Artem and Alina’s steadfast faith during warby HOPE Intl on August 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
When Russia launched its full-scale attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Artem and Alina, like many other Ukrainians, made the difficult decision to remain in their community with their two […]
- Loans that keep people trapped—and ones that set them freeby HOPE Intl on August 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM
By Angelo Marasigan, HOPE supporter I spent the first 25 years of my life in the Philippines, where limited job opportunities push many people to start their own small businesses to provide for […]
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- The Heart of a Warrior
by Focus on the Family on November 11, 2026 at 7:00 AMWar veteran Chad Robichaux uses a story of nearly being captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan to make an important point: when we are at a critical juncture in our life, we need to recognize that […]
- The Hard and Holy Calling to Adoptionby Focus on the Family on November 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Chaplain Ted Stackpole shares his family’s journey of welcoming six adopted children into their home. He compares fostering to a mission field, encouraging believers to consider foster care and […]
- Building a Circle of Support, Wisdom, and Encouragementby Focus on the Family on November 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts. We need people who will laugh with us in the good times, walk beside us through the hard times, and remind us we’re not alone. But strong friendships […]
- Understanding God's Heart for Stepfamilies (Part 2 of 2)by Focus on the Family on November 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Stepfamily life comes with unique challenges – and Laura Petherbridge understands them firsthand as both a stepdaughter and a stepmom. She addresses common questions about co-parenting, […]
- Understanding God's Heart for Stepfamilies (Part 1 of 2)by Focus on the Family on November 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Stepfamily life comes with unique challenges – and Laura Petherbridge understands them firsthand as both a stepdaughter and a stepmom. She addresses common questions about co-parenting, […]
- Maximizing the Happiness in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)by Focus on the Family on November 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM
While writing her book The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, Shaunti Feldhahn did a massive research study involving thousands of married couples. Her follow-up interviews with hundreds […]
- Maximizing the Happiness in Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)by Focus on the Family on November 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
While writing her book The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, Shaunti Feldhahn did a massive research study involving thousands of married couples. Her follow-up interviews with hundreds […]
- How to Find and Fulfill God’s Special Purpose for Your Lifeby Focus on the Family on November 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
What if the security, peace, and purpose you've been searching for don't come from your circumstances, accomplishments, or the approval of others? Heather Holleman explores what it means to be chosen […]
- Simple Strategies to Build Financial Peace for Your Familyby Focus on the Family on October 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM
With rising prices and an uncertain economy often in the news, it’s easy for families to feel stressed about money. In fact, after surveying nearly 4,000 women, Crystal Paine discovered that nearly […]
- Facing Farewell: Navigating Your Parent’s Terminal Illness (Part 2 of 2)by Focus on the Family on October 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom’s terminal illness — and found God’s comfort and peace along the way. She offers practical and godly insights about […]
Insight for Living Daily Broadcast Join the millions who listen to the lively messages of Chuck Swindoll, a down-to-earth pastor who communicates God's truth in understandable and practical terms—with a good dose of humor thrown in. Chuck's messages help you apply the Bible to your own life.
- Unclean Spirit—Unpardonable Sin, Part 1by Insight For Living on November 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Mark 3:22–30 Many believers have quietly wondered whether they’ve committed a sin God won’t forgive. His forgiveness is vast, but Jesus warned of one sin beyond its reach, after the scribes […]
- Misunderstood by the Family, Part 2by Insight For Living on November 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Mark 3:20–21, 31–35 Few wounds cut deeper than being misunderstood by the people who know you best. Jesus understood that sorrow well. The family closest to Him struggled most to understand […]
- Misunderstood by the Family, Part 1by Insight For Living on November 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Mark 3:20–21, 31–35 Few wounds cut deeper than being misunderstood by the people who know you best. Jesus understood that sorrow well. The family closest to Him struggled most to understand […]
- The Exhausting Toll of an Effective Ministry, Part 2by Insight For Living on November 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Mark 3:7–15 Overcommitment is the silent killer of effective ministry. Relentless crowds pressed in on Jesus from every side, yet He never lost His focus. Instead, He withdrew to the mountain to […]
- The Exhausting Toll of an Effective Ministry, Part 1by Insight For Living on November 5, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Mark 3:7–15 Overcommitment is the silent killer of effective ministry. Relentless crowds pressed in on Jesus from every side, yet He never lost His focus. Instead, He withdrew to the mountain to […]
- Mercy Under Suspicious Eyes, Part 2by Insight For Living on November 4, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Mark 3:1–6 Doing right is hard enough. Doing right while critics scrutinize your every move takes real courage. A man with a withered hand stood in the synagogue as the Pharisees watched, […]
- Mercy Under Suspicious Eyes, Part 1by Insight For Living on November 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Mark 3:1–6 Doing right is hard enough. Doing right while critics scrutinize your every move takes real courage. A man with a withered hand stood in the synagogue as the Pharisees watched, […]
- Battles Worth Fighting, Part 2by Insight For Living on November 2, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Mark 2:18–28 Some battles waste your strength while others are worth every ounce of it. When the Pharisees confronted Jesus over fasting and Sabbath practices, their obsession with external […]
- Battles Worth Fighting, Part 1by Insight For Living on October 30, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Mark 2:18–28 Some battles waste your strength while others are worth every ounce of it. When the Pharisees confronted Jesus over fasting and Sabbath practices, their obsession with external […]
- Look Who Jesus Hung Out With!, Part 2by Insight For Living on October 29, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Mark 2:13–17 Religion draws lines around who’s in and who’s out, but Jesus consistently crossed those lines. He called a despised tax collector named Levi to follow Him, crossing every line […]
