Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Do you remember a summer when you had a special crush on someone? Maybe you met them at a concert, the county or state fair, church camp, or even the local pool. If so, you probably recall all the steps it took to work up the courage to introduce yourself, go on that first date,… Read more
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Today we are going to shake things up a bit. At Hope, we most commonly use the New Living Translation (NLT) of the Bible. I encourage you to read today’s passages in NLT at the link above. Make note of what stands out to you. Then I invite you to read a segment (2 Corinthians… Read more
Monday, July 21, 2025
As the recovery minister at Hope, I have talked with so many people over the years who try to understand the point of the recovery process. I mean, most people just want to quit an old behavior and believe everything will automatically get better. And believe me, stopping behaviors that are destructive is a great… Read more
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Aging … it isn’t for sissies. I have crossed into the other side of life. My old body just doesn’t quite do what it used to. I can tell it every year I go to the fair. It gets a little harder to walk up that big hill. I can’t quite do that 14+ hours… Read more