Help Us Help Them Before Hope Runs Out There is a phrase that I have heard countless times over the years of ministry: "I don't know how we're going to make it, but somehow we'll make it through today." For many Americans, that statement may sound dramatic. Yet for millions of people living in developing nations, it is not dramatic at all—it is reality. Every morning, countless families wake up wondering where their next meal will come from. Parents worry about how they will provide for their children. Communities struggle with limited resources, inadequate medical care, poor infrastructure, unemployment, and a lack of opportunities that many of us take for granted. The simple comforts that many Americans enjoy every day—reliable electricity, clean water, transportation, healthcare, grocery stores, and access to churches—are often luxuries in other parts of the world. As I write these words, my thoughts turn once again to the Philippines and the many regions throu...
