Worthwhile Investments

A BCH story of hope: It is 4:00 in the morning when the phone rings. “We have four children under the age of 10. Do you have room?” Houseparents begin to ready the rooms so the…

Archived BCH update: One of my favorite times of the day is spent sitting with a cup of coffee in the morning on my porch. The sound of rustling leaves from the huge old trees…

Archived BCH update: There are many reasons why people make charitable gifts. In preparation for a seminar I was doing at a training conference, I did some research. First, I…

Archived BCH update: Touch is so important to our health and well-being. Think about the times when you’ve felt sad or alone and a hug from a friend made you feel better. In many…

Archived BCH update: It was time for the evening meal. The mission team met at an outdoor restaurant. There were guards with guns along the sidewalks. A hedge of shrubs was all…

A BCH story of hope: After a huge storm, Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz found herself lost and alone. Dorothy was frightened and longing for home –– she dreamed of being back in…

A BCH story of hope: I am huffing and puffing, struggling to put one foot in front of the other, and I remind myself this is good for me. I repeat the message to myself over and…

Archived BCH update: It is that time of year when I am thinking about the journey to Bethlehem. And like Mary and Joseph’s journey, our personal journeys can be difficult. During…

A BCH story of hope: Love. One dictionary describes love as a “strong affection” or “warm attachment” for another arising out of kinship or personal ties. Psychologist often refer…

A BCH story of hope: Adversity entails hardship, challenge and misfortune. Think about characters in the Bible whose lives were impacted by adversity – Job, Noah, Mary, the…