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 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

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

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

Have you seen it? There's new art at Hope......  Read More

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