Journey with Hope

We are " Made in the image of God ." This is what Genesis tells us. When I make something in my image it looks like me. When God makes something in His image it is about the qualities and attributes of Himself. God is love, God is compassionate, God is faithful, God is truth, and God is light. As humans we have the same characteristics as God and because we are made in His image, we should reflect those characteristics to others. In Isaiah 43: 7, God says: "Everyone who i

Where are our children? When I go to my church or visit other churches or hear parents talking about their children many of them say the...

When Jesus set the demon-possessed man free, his whole life changed—and so did his mission. Jesus told him, “Go home and tell what great things the Lord has done for you.” Like him, we’re called to make known God’s compassion and power by sharing our stories of transformation with a world that desperately needs hope.

Gideon was a judge of Israel from the tribe of Manasseh, the youngest of his father's children from the weakest tribe, but called by God...

Don't be deceived. Oh how easy it is to lie to yourself. James knows this. What a blessing to go to church and hear the Word. What a...

Are you desperately seeking Jesus? There are many examples throughout the Bible of people who were. He is the answer to our heart's cry.

The dictionary definition of holy is dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred. The word translated holy in the...

Jesus loves and cares deeply for each of us whether we are a man or a woman. He has a task for each of us. No part of the body of...

A retelling of John 21. The sun was coming up and we were tired. We had fished all night, the seven of us, and had come up empty handed....

What is the glory of God? When Moses asked to see God's glory in Exodus 33:18, God replies in the next verse that He will show Moses His goodness. We see the phrase, "God's glory" used many, many times in the Bible. The expression really refers to His might, His power, and His goodness that is above all that exists. We Beheld His Glory in Jesus Christ In John 1:14, John tells us, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the o

It might be surprising to learn that Jesus spoke more about Hell than he did Heaven. Jesus actually spoke more about Hell than anyone...

God is omniscient, all knowing. It is a humbling thought to realize that God knows everything we have done and everything we will do,...

I heard a story today I would like to share about faith that still speaks across generations. A Christian college professor shared with...

Successful surgery, a healthy baby, a safe trip abroad, a salvaged marriage, and safety from a storm, what do all of these things have...

It is so uplifting to be around someone who encourages us. And the reverse is also true. How depressing it can be to be around someone...

The Old Testament mentions sacrifice as early as the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis. Why was sacrifice necessary? Animal sacrifice ...

Fear sells. If you look at YouTube you can see it right away. Bold headlines loudly shouting about disaster, economic collapse,...

We all have a need for the mercy and grace of God. Many people can listen to the gospel and understand, but still not accept it because...

"Hope, in the world's phrase, refers only to an uncertain good, for all worldly hopes are tottering, built upon sand..." Matthew Henry...

As a Christians how do you picture yourself dying? Haven't we worried about having the time to ask God one last time to forgive us. ...