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- 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 […]
- Change begins with a prayer: Ruminata’s storyby HOPE Intl on June 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Ruminata lives in a Batwa community in rural Burundi with her husband Gaspard, their teenage daughter, Pascaline (18), and two sons, Cédric (12), and Régis (10). For many years, their family […]
- It started with a loan—and a wall in front of her houseby HOPE Intl on June 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM
In 2024, Diaconía—HOPE International’s partner in Paraguay—asked the entrepreneurs they serve a simple question: What do you need most? The answer was surprising. Instead of pointing to […]
- How one father’s success is creating jobs and strengthening his communityby HOPE Intl on May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
When Marc first joined Fraternite (“fellowship”) savings group through his local church in Les Cayes, Haiti in 2019, he expected it to help him grow his business. But when he joined at the […]
- Raising compassionate kids: questions to start conversations about poverty by HOPE Intl on May 26, 2026 at 4:06 PM
God cares deeply about each person living in spiritual and material poverty—and He calls us to love and serve them. Many of you are already responding to that call, but you might also be […]
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Become a champion for your family in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee! Every episode of the Focus on the Family Christian podcast helps you confidently guide your loved ones through the unique challenges faced by today’s Christian families. With over 40 years of trusted, compassionate stories of redemption, hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller connect you to biblically sound marriage and parenting help that is relatable, practical, and interesting. Listen/Learn/Apply/ThriveInChrist!
- Praying for Your Marriage is Essential (Part 2 of 2)
by Focus on the Family on September 25, 2026 at 6:00 AMJodie Berndt adds to the Praying the ScripturesThe Scriptures, as spoken of on this site, represents the 66 books found in the Protestant Bible, with 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books found in the New Testament. It is our view that these books were written between 1446 BC and 96 AD, representing a time span of about 1,500 years, by the ... More series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages! She explains how you are responsible for your own faith, how to pray with different […]
- Praying for Your Marriage is Essential (Part 1 of 2)by Focus on the Family on September 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the ScripturesThe Scriptures, as spoken of on this site, represents the 66 books found in the Protestant Bible, with 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books found in the New Testament. It is our view that these books were written between 1446 BC and 96 AD, representing a time span of about 1,500 years, by the ... More series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages! She explains how you are responsible for your own faith, how to pray with different […]
- Healing Wounded Hearts After Adoption (Part 2 of 2)by Focus on the Family on September 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Jodi Jackson Tucker, Lisa C. Qualls, and Betsy Kylstra share their stories as an adoptive mother, adopted child, and birth parent to equip those affected by adoption to experience healing from the […]
- Healing Wounded Hearts After Adoption (Part 1 of 2)by Focus on the Family on September 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Jodi Jackson Tucker, Lisa C. Qualls, and Betsy Kylstra share their stories as an adoptive mother, adopted child, and birth parent to equip those affected by adoption to experience healing from the […]
- Parenting Your Child’s Heart, Not Just Behaviorby Focus on the Family on September 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The goal of parenting isn’t perfect behavior—it’s shaping your child’s heart! Juan and Jeanine Sanchez offer some tools to equip you to raise your children in the truth of God’s Word and to […]
- Bringing God’s Peace to a Chaotic Worldby Focus on the Family on September 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM
In this uplifting message, J.John uses the story of Lazarus to encourage us to remove any barriers between ourselves and God, and to respond to His call in our lives. He explains how to overcome our […]
- Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Family Memberby Focus on the Family on September 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Grief is a powerful and often overwhelming process that no one voluntarily wants to experience. But it’s a normal and inevitable part of life. Jane Daly and Geremy Keeton share their personal […]
- How to Make Peace with What You Can’t Control (Part 2 of 2)by Focus on the Family on September 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM
You may not think of yourself as controlling. You’re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for […]
- How to Make Peace with What You Can’t Control (Part 1 of 2)by Focus on the Family on September 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM
You may not think of yourself as controlling. You’re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for […]
- Practical Advice for Newlyweds from a Seasoned Wifeby Focus on the Family on September 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Michelle believes newlywed wives can benefit from her perspective of a “seasoned” wife on topics like being content in marriage vs. comparing to other families; the importance of respecting your […]
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.
- And Job Lived Happily Ever After . . . Or Did He?, Part 2by Insight For Living on September 25, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 42:10–17 “Those who sow in tears shall harvest with joyful shouting” (Psalm 126:5 NASBNASB stands for "New American Standard" version of the Bible. The NASB was produced through the Lockman Foundation in 1960 and its translation is based on the Hebrew text and the Alexandrian Text type of the Greek New Testament, with NT copies dating as early as the second century A.D. More). Morning dawns for Job after many long nights filled with tears. Pastor Chuck Swindoll expounds […]
- And Job Lived Happily Ever After . . . Or Did He?, Part 1by Insight For Living on September 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 42:10–17 “Those who sow in tears shall harvest with joyful shouting” (Psalm 126:5 NASBNASB stands for "New American Standard" version of the Bible. The NASB was produced through the Lockman Foundation in 1960 and its translation is based on the Hebrew text and the Alexandrian Text type of the Greek New Testament, with NT copies dating as early as the second century A.D. More). Morning dawns for Job after many long nights filled with tears. Pastor Chuck Swindoll expounds […]
- Finally . . . Justice Rolls Down, Part 2by Insight For Living on September 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 42:5–10 Job’s vindication and double blessing come in an unexpected way. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches on God’s wrath against Job’s friends and the surprising […]
- Finally . . . Justice Rolls Down, Part 1by Insight For Living on September 22, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 42:5–10 Job’s vindication and double blessing come in an unexpected way. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches on God’s wrath against Job’s friends and the surprising […]
- Full Repentance for All the Right Reasons, Part 2by Insight For Living on September 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 40:6–42:6 Job 42:6 serves as a climactic verse for the book of Job. After hearing God speak, Job says, “I retract, and I repent, sitting on dust and ashes” (NASBNASB stands for "New American Standard" version of the Bible. The NASB was produced through the Lockman Foundation in 1960 and its translation is based on the Hebrew text and the Alexandrian Text type of the Greek New Testament, with NT copies dating as early as the second century A.D. More). His words are the […]
- Full Repentance for All the Right Reasons, Part 1by Insight For Living on September 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 40:6–42:6 Job 42:6 serves as a climactic verse for the book of Job. After hearing God speak, Job says, “I retract, and I repent, sitting on dust and ashes” (NASBNASB stands for "New American Standard" version of the Bible. The NASB was produced through the Lockman Foundation in 1960 and its translation is based on the Hebrew text and the Alexandrian Text type of the Greek New Testament, with NT copies dating as early as the second century A.D. More). His words are the […]
- A Penetrating Reproof from the Almighty, Part 2by Insight For Living on September 17, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 38:1–40:5 Not only is God present in storms, but sometimes He even delivers His message through them. Follow along with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to hear how God finally answers Job in […]
- A Penetrating Reproof from the Almighty, Part 1by Insight For Living on September 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 38:1–40:5 Not only is God present in storms, but sometimes He even delivers His message through them. Follow along with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to hear how God finally answers Job in […]
- Another Long-Winded Monologue, Part 3by Insight For Living on September 15, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Selections from Job 32–37 Elihu’s speech covers six chapters in the book of Job—longer than twelve Old TestamentThe Old Testament in the Bible is a collection of 39 books, written in Hebrew and Aramaic, between 1446 B.C. and 425 B.C. They were then translated into a Greek manuscript called the Septuagint between the second and forth centuries B.C. Jesus referred to the Hebrew manuscripts as the Law, the Proph... More books! Pastor Chuck Swindoll surveys Elihu’s message, what’s good and […]
- Another Long-Winded Monologue, Part 2by Insight For Living on September 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Selections from Job 32–37 Elihu’s speech covers six chapters in the book of Job—longer than twelve Old TestamentThe Old Testament in the Bible is a collection of 39 books, written in Hebrew and Aramaic, between 1446 B.C. and 425 B.C. They were then translated into a Greek manuscript called the Septuagint between the second and forth centuries B.C. Jesus referred to the Hebrew manuscripts as the Law, the Proph... More books! Pastor Chuck Swindoll surveys Elihu’s message, what’s good and […]
