As parents and stewards of God, it is our duty to provide for, care for and protect our children. We are to impart wisdom and knowledge to them that will keep them safe and grounded in a world where they will encounter hardships, trials, temptations and challenges. We are to teach, guide, counsel, encourage and …
Asha’s Story
Imagine you are a child and your daily routine is to get up early every morning to go and pick through trash with your mother. You and your family are "untouchables" in your society which means you are treated as outcasts, undesirables. You don't have many options when it comes to jobs so in order …
Healing and Hope
I first heard of the Bridge of Hope program when I became a blogger for the Gospel of Asia Ministry. I have read stories of children whose lives seemed hopeless until they were enrolled in this program where they were given a chance for a better future. They were provided with daily meals, regular medical …
Power of the Meek
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need - Hebrews 4:16 The power of prayer is remarkable. We have a God whom we can go to and ask for grace, mercy and help for others or ourselves and He …
Family Finds Hope and Joy
And a little child shall lead them - Isaiah 11:6b This photo is of a smiling family. They have a very good reason for the expressions of joy on their faces. The children belong to Bridge of Hope, Gospel for Asia's children's ministry. At Bridge of Hope, the children receive more than an education. They receive daily …
A Mother’s Hidden Legacy
Naomi was a Christian. She grew up praying to Jesus as a Friend and reading the Bible so that she could get to know Him better. So great was her love for God that it was natural to believe that when she had children, she would pass on her faith to them. However, things didn't turn …
Kalavati’s Story
There is no greater violence than to deny the dreams of our children - Kailash Satyarthi, founder of GoodWeave Imagine what it would be like if your son or daughter was forced into child labor. On the Voices of America (VOA) site I saw a photo of five year old Pakisthani girl named Naginah Sadiq. She …
Living in Slums
I told them that even if their situation seems like a mountain, God is mightier than the problem - Nitya Can you imagine being so poor that you live in a shack made of cardboard and plastic? What if you had to struggle daily just to survive? Imagine sharing a shanty with ten other families …
Children Find Hope
Gospel for Asia’s children’s ministry, Bridge of Hope, helps bring hope to many children in South Asia. Currently, more than 72,000 children are enrolled - Gospel for Asia I have heard and read so much about the Bridge of Hope program and the wonderful work it has been doing to transform the lives of children. …
International Day of the Girl
On my twelfth birthday, I sat on the cold ground in a corner of a dark room with my knees drawn up to my chin and my arms wrapped around them as the tears rolled down my dirty cheeks. I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t want to sleep because I was afraid that he would come back and hurt …
Notes to Women 