Journey with Hope

We do not serve a stingy God. Our Father wants to bless us. So many times in Scripture we read the expression, ' how much more' , in...

What is the foundation of your life? The Bible tells us that a wise man builds his house on solid rock while a foolish man builds his...

Sometimes we wonder where God is in times of trial or hardship. God's faithfulness endures even in the face of our disobedience. In...

In John 15:1-8, we read Jesus's teaching on the True Vine. This would have been very understandable to His listeners because grape...

Jealousy can quietly tear families apart. In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the older brother’s envy blinded him to grace, joy, and love. Rooted in pride, jealousy keeps us focused on self instead of celebrating redemption. God calls us to rejoice when the lost are found—and to live as grateful, forgiving children of a loving Father.

Leprosy is referred to many times in the Bible. Leprosy is often used symbolically to represent sin and how sin separates us from God....

We live busy lives. So busy that many times we forget what is truly important. We forget the ways that God has benefited us. We see...

How do we witness to non-believers? Paul gives us some guidelines in Acts 17 when he preaches in Athens. At the time Paul arrived in...

Each of us is one day closer to eternity when the sun rises in the morning. Our old lives, the ones before we became a Christian, recede...

Life is a series of life altering and difficult decisions. What career should I pursue? Who should I marry? Where should I live? ...

Imagine attending a sermon that begins with the statement, "To follow Jesus means you have to take a lethal injection." This shocking...

Our culture celebrates self-reliance, but Scripture calls us to something greater—dependence on God. True peace and strength come when we stop trusting our own wisdom and start trusting His. When we rely on God through prayer, His Word, and His Spirit, we find rest for our souls and purpose for our lives.

1 Corinthians 13, often read at weddings, is not just a beautiful description of love. Paul wrote this passage to admonish the...

James asks a question in James 4:14 that many of us ask, " What is your life?" . He answers his own question by saying that it is a...

As Christians, we are called to be living sacrifices, consumed and empowered by the fire of the Holy Spirit. This fire purifies, sanctifies, and equips us to live boldly, serve others, and fan into flame the gifts God has given us. When we cooperate with the Spirit, our lives become a powerful witness, reflecting Christ’s love and strength to the world.

When I was a child we sang an old hymn called, "Make Me a Channel of Blessing". Part of the song goes like this, Is your life a channel...

In Matthew 21:28-32, we have the Parable of the Two Sons. In this chapter, Jesus is teaching many things to the Pharisees. The...

God equips us with all we need to live faithfully, but diligence is key. A diligent Christian grows in virtue, knowledge, and love, bears fruit, and endures trials. Like a grateful student striving to honor a benefactor, we pursue holiness, relying on the Holy Spirit, so that one day we enter God’s everlasting kingdom with joy and reward.

In Hosea 4:1-3, the Lord brings a charge against the nation of Israel. He tells them that, " there is no truth, or mercy or knowledge of...

So much focus today is on how we humans are all very different. Actually we have much more in common than we might think. Paul reminds...