Hope Church Blog.
Why Do We Fast?
The first full week of May will begin a church-wide fast. “The ultimate aim of fasting is to get in touch with our hunger for God....
Remember When…?
Our family loves to tell stories about the past. My kids, now 12 & 14, love to ask about the things they did as little kids....
Learning to Praise
”Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 150:6) Recently, I’ve been reading through the Psalms,...
In Christ
What does it mean that I am “in Christ?” It was always a confusing expression to me. I tried to picture myself sort of...
Less Static, More Grace
Recently, one of my kids went on a mission trip and was trying to give me a call to check in. Since this was the first time she had...
Decluttering Everything
Life these days often seems so cluttered. Our days may be filled with a multitude of activities, or our shelves filled with dozens of...
How Not to Make a Pizza
It’s pizza night! Generally speaking, it’s considered normal to first stretch the pizza dough, then place it on an oiled pan. Usually...
God Provides, Remember?
Lately, I have been considering the reach of God’s provision, and how to maintain perspective when I find myself wanting. Whether it...
The Royal Path
“For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:14). The Lord has called us...