by Dr. Jo Anne Lyon | Dec 30, 2021 | Founder Series
More Than Can Be Imagined No matter how prepared or strategic you are when designing a project, whenever you partner with a new community to improve access to a basic human right, like clean water or quality education, it is impossible to imagine the full scope of...
by Dr. Jo Anne Lyon | Nov 26, 2021 | Founder Series
Learning about Lament Lament seems the opposite of giving thanks. Yet, in recent years there has been much discussion about the power of Lament and how the practice brings about healing and gratitude. In further research, we find lament a form of praise, asking God to...
by Dr. Jo Anne Lyon | Oct 25, 2021 | Founder Series
Lessons in Love Amid Disasters Perhaps I am the only one who has struggled to understand the words of Jesus which, to paraphrase, tells each of us to “love your enemy; pray for your enemy; do good to your enemy.” What does that mean? What might that look like? And...
by Dr. Jo Anne Lyon | Sep 23, 2021 | Founder Series
Giving Out of Poverty When I read the following letter addressed to World Hope International a few weeks ago, I was stunned, humbled, and blessed all at the same time. Dear Servants of the Lord, The residents of the Lighthouse Outreach Center are sending this donation...
by Dr. Jo Anne Lyon | Sep 2, 2021 | Founder Series
At the Heart of Service Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, World Hope International’s Founder, continues her series of reflections in this month’s post, related to the earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14, 2021… “Oh no, not another disaster in Haiti” are the...
by Dr. Jo Anne Lyon | Jul 29, 2021 | Founder Series
Healing from Unexpected Places Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, World Hope International’s Founder, continues this month to share some of her thoughts from through the years in our Founder Series; asking questions, sharing stories, and reflecting on opportunity, dignity, and...
