Hope Church Blog.
Planted and Raised
“When you put a seed into the ground, it doesn’t grow into a plant unless it dies first. And what you put in the ground is not the...
Caring for a Hurting Friend
There’s a special sort of awkwardness that comes from not knowing how to be there for a friend in need. Whether the need is brought...
He Delights In Us
This has been a rough year for our family. My husband and I who are never sick, have had quite the sick spells this year. He had a...
Deep Roots
On a rare Saturday when I had six hours with nothing planned, I decided to tackle the weeds in one of my gardens, weeds that had not...
It’s Not Too Early For Christmas Shopping- and Sharing the Gospel!
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Are you like my mom who begins shopping for the next year the day after Christmas, or...
Team Sport
A quarterback needs someone to pass the ball to in order to score. A point-guard needs someone to play defense to succeed. A striker...
Have You Been in The Tumbler?
The tide is strong, the waves are high. Your bathing suit is new. You catch a promising swell and swim as fast as you can ahead...
What Are You Doing This Summer?
Ah, summer. Long days. Relaxation. Vacation. What are you doing this summer? Many of us take time off from our community groups,...
Roughly Translated
Sometimes what we say doesn’t match what we do. “I’m going to do the dishes” = I’m going to eat all the crackers while I stare at...