Should We Love Our Earth To Death?
As a child growing up in a small village in Syria, I was often captivated by the beauty of animals and birds that surrounded me. However, when I revisited my hometown in 2013, I was devastated to discover that many of these creatures had disappeared. Climate change and other factors – such as drought and […]
For a Cambodian Father, Faith Changes Values
“Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone, and a new life has begun.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Chamroeun, 32, lives in Tasam Community in Cambodia with his wife Po, 30, and two children, his son Thaiyuth, 9, and daughter Saran, 4. The family’s income comes from farming […]
Can You Love Your Neighbor as Yourself When You’re Poor?
When we think of people living in poverty, we often think of how we can help them. But have you ever considered that everyone has something to give? Even people we see as poor can love their neighbors as themselves. God’s Word implores us repeatedly to care for others. More than simply giving out of […]
How Can I Listen to the Poor?
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck , the first thought of many people was for their own safety and welfare. It can be difficult to listen to the cries of the poor when we are concerned for ourselves. In Bolivia, one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, people were very concerned. But Cinthia Villca, […]
What is the Meaning of “He Who Oppresses the Poor Shows Contempt for their Maker?”
When you think of honoring God, what comes to mind? You may think of worshiping with a crowd of people, spending time with Him, or giving of your finances. Those are certainly all ways to honor God. In Proverbs, we learn of another way to honor God: by showing kindness to the poor. We also […]
God Hears and Answers Us
God hears us, the Bible says. But sometimes when we feel discouraged, it’s difficult to believe that’s true. Maybe that’s why Dr. Larry Ward penned these words on the last page of his Bible: “He listened and heard my cry.” Dr. Ward gleaned this encouragement from Psalm 40:1. I waited patiently for the Lord; he […]
What Is The Meaning of “God Gives Food to the Hungry?”
When people hear our name for the first time, they often think that Food for the Hungry (FH) is a food bank. FH staff become accustomed to hearing comments such as, “Where do you pass out food?” So If you have made that assumption, you’re not alone. In fact, FH does distribute food and other […]
What is the Meaning of “the Ends of the Earth?”
Have you ever felt as if you were at “the ends of the earth?” Maybe you were physically far away from anything familiar to you. Or perhaps you felt terribly distant–spiritually or emotionally–from God and others. Where can we turn when we feel isolated? Dr. Larry Ward, who founded Food for the Hungry (FH), kept […]
What is the Meaning of “All Things Work Together for Our Good?”
How long could you go without a source of income? If you didn’t have a paying job for a few months or even a year, would you still be able to trust that God was working everything together for your good? When Larry Ward founded Food for the Hungry (FH) at the age of 45, […]
What is the Meaning of “Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with Your God?”
Walk the halls of any Food for the Hungry (FH) office around the world, and it won’t be long before you find the words of Micah 6:8. “Act justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly.” They might show up on a piece of artwork on the wall, a T-shirt worn by field staff, or even the title […]
