2016 Year End Review and Thank You Message
December 10th, 2016
We just wanted to take a few moments and review what an amazing year we have had and how God has blessed our ministry. We also want to thank all of you who have prayed, donated, or volunteered to hel... Read More
Not So Bright Spot: Losing our Youth
November 30th, 2016
Encouragement and disappointment go hand-in-hand. As encouraging as the many “Bright Spots” over the last 6 years of ministry at Reasons for Hope* have been, (Bright Spot: Trust God) there have also b... Read More
Bright Spot: Trust God
November 26th, 2016
Luke 12:32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.All of us at Reason for Hope* pray that you had a BLESSED Thanksgiving. It’s probably my favorite h... Read More
Reflections on Six Years of Ministry
November 16th, 2016
Psalm 77:11-1411 I shall remember the deeds of [i]the Lord;Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.12 I will meditate on all Your work, And muse on Your deeds.13 Your way, O God, is holy; What god ... Read More
Disagreeing with Wisdom and Grace: Lessons from the 2016 Elections
November 12th, 2016
The results of this year’s presidential elections give us yet another opportunity to learn important lessons about dissent. It is not my intention to take sides or promote any candidate. My sole conce... Read More
The Smell of Rain
November 9th, 2016
The Smell of RainWhen I was in graduate school, there were many times that I needed a break from working at the bench. The guy that worked across from my lab bench one day walked in the lab from outd... Read More
Grand Canyon Trip
November 2nd, 2016
I had an amazing experience on one of the last Grand Canyon trips the Lord allowed me to be a part of. This was one of the most difficult trips that we’ve ever taken, from an equipment perspective. ... Read More
New Lucy Booklet
October 29th, 2016
DOWNLOAD THE BOOKLET HERE!I’m praising God that I was able to film all 14 of the new studies that I’ll be doing for our Academy of Hope* Online Classes we’re going to be starting up next year. It was... Read More
Is the God of the Old Testament a Moral Monster? Part 5
October 22nd, 2016
The inspiration of the Bible and its inerrancy are beyond question, but they are often misunderstood by those standing on the outside looking in. For example, many of the modern critics of God take s... Read More
Is the God of the Old Testament a Moral Monster? Part 4
October 19th, 2016
Autobiographies are usually very interesting. There are good ones and others that are not so good. One of the challenges is how to know that the author is being truthful and objective about themselves... Read More
The Pursuit of Truth
October 15th, 2016
“Does not the ear test words, as the palate tastes its food?” Job 12:11 We live in a world where people seem to be out of touch with reality. Whether it’s due to unrealistic dreams and expectations, ... Read More
Is the God of the Old Testament a Moral Monster? Part 3
October 12th, 2016
Is God an ethnic cleanser? Can God be accused of hating certain people groups? Does God not value human life, even that of children? If you ask Richard Dawkins, he would probably point you to his rem... Read More
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