Grenn-ich or Green-witch?
November 13th, 2024
The way we pronounce certain words can reveal more about us than we might think. Do you call it "Grenn-ich" Road or "Green-witch"? Is it the "Arkansaw" River or the "Ar-KANSAS" River? Pronunciation ca...  Read More
Paradox
November 6th, 2024
Right before I went on sabbatical a friend gave me a book of prayers. I read many of them but the prayer below is the one I found myself frequently returning to. ...  Read More
The pursuit of joy in uncertain times
October 30th, 2024
It’s clear that this election has caused many in our nation to feel anxious, fearful, and even angry at times. In light of this, I want to invite us to pause and reflect on something that seems elusiv...  Read More
Why Bridges Out of Poverty?
October 22nd, 2024
Why are we talking so much about those who live in poverty, or the under-resourced around us? And why should someone attend the Bridges out of Poverty event this Saturday?In this week's video newslett...  Read More
Letting go of the right to be angry
October 16th, 2024
Whether it's something someone said, did, or didn't do, we’re constantly bombarded with reasons to take up an offense; yet as followers of Jesus we get to choose how we'll react in those moments. Unfo...  Read More
Parenting in community
October 9th, 2024
In a culture that often celebrates individualism and self-sufficiency, it’s easy to forget how much we need each other, especially when it comes to raising our kids. Parenting is easily the hardest th...  Read More
The Snakecrusher
October 2nd, 2024
Have you seen it? There's new art at Hope......  Read More
Politics, holiness, and kingdom conversations
September 25th, 2024
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
Invitations are costly, but they're also priceless
September 18th, 2024
We all crave invitations. There’s something deep within us that longs to be wanted, to be chosen. ...  Read More
The Cost of Poverty
September 10th, 2024
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
The Gospel Lived Out
September 4th, 2024
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
Transformed or Conformed?
August 27th, 2024
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
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