This week’s pastor’s note is a video. In it, Pastor Nick shares his thoughts on how to talk with your Jesus-loving spouse or friends about politics....  Read More

We all crave invitations. There’s something deep within us that longs to be wanted, to be chosen. ...  Read More

Historically, for over 2,000 years, the Church has been known for loving the poor. How can we learn about the poor right here among us? And what opportunities do we have to show them the love of Jesus...  Read More

As a pastor, my deepest desire is not just to proclaim the Gospel, but to see it lived out in every aspect of our lives. The Gospel isn’t just a message to be heard on Sundays; it’s a way of life ...  Read More

In our fast-paced, media-saturated world, we’re constantly pulled in different directions. The world has its patterns—patterns that often push us toward self-centeredness, anxiousness, and even anger....  Read More

During my Post-Sabbatical Ponderings sermon, I shared with you all that I went to New Mexico and spent six nights at a monastery called Christ in the Desert. Some of you have asked me to share some th...  Read More

I don’t know anyone that doesn’t want to live in freedom. The idea of freedom is immensely attractive. It is no wonder that those who want us to buy their products or enlist in their projects make pro...  Read More

This is the first time I’ve ever written the Hope newsletter. I’m Liz Martineau, and I asked Nick if I could write the newsletter for the week so I could personally say thanks for the amazing gift of ...  Read More

Hey Hope Family!One of my favorite teachings from Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, is found in Matthew7:24-27:"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like aw...  Read More

While living in Mexico, our family made some friends in an unexpected way. Returning from Christmas break, we waited at Customs in the Guadalajara airport. When we reached the front of the line, we we...  Read More

Do you know what Jesus said was the most important thing in this lifetime and forever? Loving relationships. “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind....  Read More

I am constantly amazed by the youth here at Hope. How they are so much better than I was at their age. Especially my own children. The way God has gifted them and captured their hearts is such a bless...  Read More