Over the past few months, we’ve been working on updating Hope’s Employee Handbook. I know it’s important—necessary, even—but I’ll be honest: I don’t love handbooks. They’re not exactly thrilling reads...  Read More

Do you have anything unique in your life that reminds you of God’s presence and blessings, and gives you joy? Something personal that might only mean something to you because of a past experience when...  Read More

Apparently, I’ve got a doppelgänger out there in the wild, and they’re trying to make me look like a scam artist....  Read More

Some people assume that if Jesus walked into a room today, He’d start pointing fingers—calling out failures, exposing hidden sins, or making people feel worse about themselves. But that’s not what we ...  Read More

“Money, money, money.” It’s what I was thinking as I walked down the city streets of Dubai. Everything had a new and luxurious feel to it. But it got me thinking....  Read More

There’s something about mercy that sounds great until you have to give it—or watch someone else receive it. Micah 6:8 lays it out clearly: “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the ...  Read More

Nobody likes to lose. We’re wired to avoid it. Whether it’s a game, an argument, a career move, or just the image we present to the world—we want to win. We want to come out on top, to prove ourselves...  Read More

Ever think about what you won’t be able to do in heaven? No, I’m not talking about eating tacos (pretty sure heaven has those). But there’s one big thing that won’t be possible in eternity: using your...  Read More

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