Jezi, Millennials, & Family Ministry Just over a week ago, my family and 14 college-aged Hopesters hopped on a plane and headed to Haiti. Three of our students had never been on a plane before, … Read More
The Finnish Fling
I grew up in Kansas City and one of my favorite things to do every summer was to go to Worlds of Fun. Worlds of Fun is an amusement park with rides for as far … Read More
Toilet Humor
Our Father has boundless ways to teach us through our everyday lives. If we are mindful, lessons abound that are practical and profound. Not every message begins with a clap of thunder; sometimes they are … Read More
Lord, Teach Me
“Lord, teach me to ____________.” If you could ask Jesus to teach you just one thing, what would you ask him to teach you? It was recently pointed out to me that the only thing … Read More
Is Hope Relevant?
know many of you have heard me speak of this before, but I believe it’s worth repeating. Before we had our first public service at Hope on April 3, 1988, we went two-by-two in the … Read More
What Do You Need?
few weeks ago during Spring Break, Liz and I were in Dallas visiting my mother-in-law. Hanging on the wall of the guest room was a picture with the saying, “Everything that God requires, He provides…” … Read More
A Unique Weekend
hat a weekend! Liz and I just got our kiddos to sleep and we are now sitting down, catching our breath and pondering all that just took place. Lots of great memories, many encouraging conversations, … Read More