by James Belt | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
In my last article, What is a Hope Ecosystem?, we looked at what it means to create a hope ecosystem, or an environment in which hope lives and grows. We looked at it through the lens of Frutivera, the sweet corn project launched by NicaWorks! in Nicaragua. While it...
by James Belt | Feb 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
I recently had the chance to visit Nicaragua. In addition to spending time with people and catching up on the work happening in Nicaragua, I learn something every time I go. One lesson in particular comes to mind from this last trip: there is hope in the midst of the...
by James Belt | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hopeless at Christmas. This is where some found themselves as they waited for the original Christmas story, the coming of a messiah, to become a reality. With misplaced hopes that could never fulfill them and a broken identity that told them they were destined for a...
by James Belt | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
As December approaches, so does the Christmas season. To some it is a time of great hope. To others it is a time of despair. No matter which side of the spectrum you come from, I believe Christmas itself can inspire hope in each of us. However, before jumping into...
by James Belt | Jun 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
A year or so ago, I had conversation with my daughter about a flower she had recently picked. We were sitting in our kitchen admiring the pretty, freshly picked flower in a vase sitting in a windowsill. We were talking about what the flower needed to remain pretty and...