If you haven’t noticed, there has been a significant increase in those struggling personally. A recent study by the CDC shows a forty percent increase in mental health issues and substance abuse. For some, the … Read More
Broken Things
Growing up, one of my friends had a small ski boat. It was old and a little rickety, but it gave us many fun summer memories on the lake. I can remember, with excitement and … Read More
We Need More Bridge Builders
This is what the Lord says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.” Isaiah 56:1 BJ Weber is a family friend and Chaplain to the … Read More
What Has Covid Done To You?
In the coming years I think we’ll look back and refer to this season we’ve been living in as the “Covid” time. As we are already gaining some social aspects of our life back, I … Read More
Anticipating Legos
My kids love Legos, and a few weeks ago one of my boys got fixated on getting a Lego limousine and helicopter set. He researched stores with the cheapest prices, he flipped through hundreds of … Read More
What An Inconvenience!
“Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best evidence for what sort of man he is.” C.S. Lewis Sometimes it’s no problem for me to jump in … Read More
Hold Things Loosely
I have a good friend who, when he was much younger and focusing on his career, discovered one day he had calluses on the palms of his hands. Why? Because, due to pressure and stress, … Read More
“I’ve Had Enough”
I spoke these words to my brother-in-law last weekend on a hiking excursion in Colorado. We had just fed our appetite for adventure by hiking Mt. Elbert, which included a 5AM start followed by a … Read More
Is Revival Coming?
As we continue to walk through these strange and transformational days, I have had many conversations with Hopesters and friends that start with some sort of “Do you think revival is coming?” To many, this … Read More
