Many would consider the question to have a straightforward answer, but the reality of what these orphans experience reveals that the question is much more complex. Although many recognize an orphan as simply a child with no parents, orphans can actually be quantified into two...
Fabio is a vibrant Christian who is active in his church. He came to mind today because I just got a wedding invitation. Fabio is getting married! I have to admit I was a little worried whether he ever would find somebody…his growth was stunted,...
For young girls and boys who end up on the streets of Brazil, abuse and exploitation are all too common experiences. They are often very confused about the concepts of love. The Heart For Kids program is one of our efforts to help get them...
In the last 26 years of serving mortal-risk children, we have seen God display His power in response to earnest prayer over and over and over again. We believe in the power of prayer. That's one reason we set aside 30 days each year to...
Christianity Today included perspectives in worldwide orphan care—its history and its future—in its July issue. The direction of the orphan-care movement in Christian circles worldwide is an extremely important topic, and Hope Unlimited plays a critical role in shaping opinions. Hope Unlimited President David Z. Nowell...
AUTHOR: David Z. Nowell As Father's Day approaches, I think of our graduates—many now fathers whose lives testify to the transforming power of God's love. Alex is one such graduate. Alex and Ana Paula live on a hill with an unobstructed view of Hope Mountain—the place where Alex's...
AUTHOR: David Z. Nowell Eventually, eventually, the story gets okay, but it has a lot of twists and turns to get there—and along the way an important lesson about thoughtful care for mortal-risk children. I’ll also introduce you to a debate that impacts the lives of...
AUTHOR: David Z. Nowell A lot of folks are not going to like this post—but these things have to be said. Residential care works. Not for every child, not in every situation, and certainly not when it is no more than the warehousing of children. But, done right,...
AUTHOR: David Z. Nowell I've spent a significant amount of time lately thinking about fences. Far too much, actually. Susan and I have a few acres outside of town, and it’s just about time to put fall calves on the pasture. So most weekends—and many evenings—for the...
AUTHOR: David Z. Nowell Reading Micah 6 this week. Really glad he is a minor prophet. I don’t think we would have been friends. . . . what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with...
