As the autumn leaves fell and the winds signaled a change of season, George Washington and his ragtag band of weary soldiers knew that over the coming months they had a singular goal: survival. Winter approached, and it was coming fast. Looking at their inadequate housing and dwindling food supplies, they knew they weren’t...
The Most Frightening Words of Jesus
A few years ago, everything seemed to be going right. HOPE was growing—rapidly. Opportunities were opening up to share our message. Even my family was in a good spot. Life was wonderfully busy. Surely God was blessing us, right? But doing good can actually be a spiritually dangerous pursuit. In fact, Jesus says many...
Rice ‘n’ Beans for HOPE
Skip the eggnog. This Christmas season I invite you to join me and my family to enjoy rice and beans every Wednesday evening in December. Besides avoiding a couple extra holiday pounds, this “fast” allows us to give of ourselves prayerfully and financially and focus our minds on the needs of the world. A meal...