Rising tensions and conflict in the Middle East. Solar Eclipses. Red-heifers. Earthquakes. In the past few months, I’ve heard each of these topics linked to the return of Jesus in some form or fashion...  Read More

In just a few weeks, I will start my Sabbatical. Starting on May 6 th I’ll be heading out for some extended time to rest, pray, connect with our Heavenly Father; I’m also grateful for the opportunity ...  Read More

Within the adoption world, “Gotcha Day” represents the day that a family brings an adoptedchild into their forever family. It’s a day of celebration and is something many adopted families celebrate on...  Read More

In the Scriptures, we see Jesus use four different metaphors to describe how His movement, the Kingdom of God, advances in our world. Jesus said it advances like salt, like light, like yeast, and like...  Read More

A few weeks ago, right in the middle of worship, a Hopester in front of me spilled her big cup of coffee. When she realized it, she looked around at the rest of us somewhat embarrassed and made a comm...  Read More

A couple weeks ago, the Hope ducks showed back up! We have a pair of ducks that come here every year and it makes my heart happy. It’s sort of the unofficial start to Spring for all of us around the o...  Read More

Lauren and I have lived in our home, here in Andover, for almost six years. That may not seem long to you, but it’s our first home together and it’s the house we’ve brought all our children home from ...  Read More

Leap Day just came and passed. What did you do? Did you celebrate it, or did you treat it like any other day? Leap Day isn’t something that most people recognize as a special day, but this year I foun...  Read More

This past Sunday we took a look at one of my favorite verses: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well” (1 Thess. 2:8). It’s ...  Read More

Have you ever been frustrated by something you see that needs fixing, and you know how to do it, but -- doggone it! -- it's not your job?That was me last year, trying to find something on the Hope web...  Read More

Two Sundays ago, during our 9am service, we had a medical emergency. I’m grateful to reportthat the individual involved is alright, able to laugh about the situation, and grateful for thosewho jumped ...  Read More

When a blessing comes our way, it always makes me smile. When the blessing is completelyunexpected, it’s a reminder that I’m not in control and that God is with me. It’s also reassuringbecause I know ...  Read More