Ever tried pulling out a well-rooted weed? You tug and tug, thinking, I've got this. But then—nope. That thing is locked in like it owns the place. That's the power of deep roots. They're not going an...  Read More

Last week, a family lobbyist group out of Topeka interviewed a number of pastors, including our Pastor Nick. They asked two questions about the role of the Church in Government: #1 What do you believe...  Read More

There comes a time when you need to step away from the comparison game. Wishing for someone else’s personality, talents, or life can be exhausting, but the truth is, you were never meant to be them....  Read More

Some of us are savers. We hold on to things because of their usefulness, their sentimental value, or just in case we might need them someday. Others are thrower-outers, constantly clearing space, gett...  Read More

Sin is the reason for the Fall mentioned in Genesis 3. And yet, despite its centrality to the biblical story, many often shy away from thinking about their sin. Why is that?...  Read More

There’s a phrase I’ve heard many people use when life feels overwhelming: “I just need to take the edge off.” It’s what many say when the stress has piled too high, the day has been too long, and the ...  Read More

Have you ever had one of those moments when you stop and wonder, “What’s the point of all this?” Maybe it was after a long day at work where the meetings felt endless and the emails kept piling up. Or...  Read More

This coming Sunday, we’re gathering for our Annual Meeting—and it’s anything but boring! It’s not a stuffy, drama-filled obligation; it’s a celebration of all that God has done in and through our chur...  Read More

We are so grateful for how the End of Year giving went! Pastor Nick wants to be fully transparent, so checkout this video newsletter to hear the details, and to hear him share his heart on how all of ...  Read More

Years ago, I came across a restaurant that was having a warehouse sale. I walked through the dark warehouse and saw bins of old silverware, plates, and cups. There were also broken, run-down appliance...  Read More

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been grateful as I’ve watched so many Hopesters engage with poetry. As a New Year is upon us, I thought I’d share a poem that often speaks to me when I’m looking at new e...  Read More

In 1988, as Hope’s Founding Pastor, I wrote our first-ever “Weekly Letter.” An actual, paper letter we sent through the mail! At that time, email wasn’t really a thing (AOL wasn’t even launched yet!),...  Read More