I’m at the age where I’m part of a text thread that only shares dad jokes. Not sure what that says about me but recently one of the jokes sent out got me laughing and made me think:“The older I get, t...  Read More

There’s a quote I came across recently that won’t let me go. Ronald Rolheiser writes, “Any pain or tension that we do not transform we will transmit.” It reminds me of a cracked windshield.......  Read More

I came across a story that stopped me in my tracks. It’s about a man named Gerald Platz and his wife, Leanna, from Austin, Texas. Over the course of 25 years, they fostered more than 150 babies—in fac...  Read More

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