In James 2 the author makes the case that faith without action is dead. “Show me your faith without action and I will show you faith by my action.” Theology is …
Exponential Change
The remote HOPE Fund village in the Surkhet Valley of west Nepal is 4.5 hours from the nearest city. It is accessible only by crossing a river and climbing treacherous …
Jungle Boy
Before coming to the ServLife India children’s home, John was a jungle boy. His father had passed away and his mother re-married, abandoning John. Every day he was left to …
Loving Arms
In Psalm 27 David writes, “Even if my father and mother abandoned me, the LORD would take me in. Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a …
Childhood Restored
At age six Deepa was cleaning and working for her family instead of attending school. Following her father’s tragic death in a road accident Deepa’s mother was left with few …
Survival Into Celebration
In the intensity of May, India’s hottest month, it is difficult even to survive in northern India- let alone feel like celebrating. Nevertheless, a spirit of joy persists in Bihar …
Nepal Earthquake Relief
On April 25 a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Nepal between Kathmandu and Pokhara. The devastation and loss of life has been shocking and heart breaking, with large aftershocks continuing for …
Church of Healing
Jesus spoke often of seeds and harvest. While the harvest is plentiful, Jesus pointed out that the workers were few. In villages in north India and Nepal, the potential harvest …
Breathing Deeply
Almost all day I’ve had “Your Love Is Strong” on repeat. Jon Foreman sings through my earbuds, “Heavenly Father, You always amaze me. Let Your kingdom come in my world …
Continuing Change
A guest blog from ServLife HOPE Fund Director Sam Lemmons about his and his wife’s work with ServLife’s micro-finance program. The HOPE Fund micro-finance program had its start in Nepal …