What is valuable to you? Where is your treasure? Do you find value in your home, your vehicle, your bank account, your family, your kids, your spouse, your animals, or your job? I am afraid that the things we value and hold dear are starting to diminish. Sure we treasure our “stuff,” but do we [...]
I remember an old saying that hung on the wall in my childhood home, “Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” I took note of this at a very young age. I analyzed and studied it as I looked at my relationship with my own dad and the [...]
I spend a great deal of time discussing here and other places the narrative of our day; a narrative that is destructive to the pro-life movement. It is this narrative that has brought us to where we are today in our society. A society, mind you, that participates in about 3000 abortions every single day. [...]
This past week I read an article discussing a new “Chrome Extension” app that will electronically alter any internet search that involves the term “pro-life.” This alteration will replace all “pro-life” terminology with “anti-choice.” The app’s creator believes that “pro-life” legislation and language hinders a woman’s ability to make proper decisions and choices for their [...]
Do you have a support system? Do you have someone that would "go to bat" for you? Is there someone right now that comes to mind that would do absolutely anything for you? I suspect these questions are quickly answered and most, if not all of you have someone in mind. This is true for [...]
Every week it seems there is another story pointing to the absolute degradation of our culture. I realize that many will label this assessment as a musing from a nonsensical prude on our current society. Granted, those that label me as such would probably find very few commonalities with me on just about every topic. [...]
The past few weeks our television screens have been littered with debate, tears, and press conferences concerning gun control. We have heard from those on the Right and the Left. We have heard from the pro-gun lobby and the anti-gun lobby. I have strong opinions on this issue, but that is a post for another [...]
The first post of the New Year is a difficult one. Should I reflect on the past year? Should I discuss our year-end fundraising efforts? Should I tell a story? Should I provide statistics? Should I discuss what is to come? I find it impossible to only focus on one thing. I could devote the [...]
Dear Friends of HOPE, What a difference a year makes. We have been blown away at the work of our Lord in 2015. We consider it an honor to partner with you in this gospel work as we seek to impact this community in a very big way. The staff here at HOPE is truly [...]
I love talking with my kids. I am not referring to surface level conversations. These surface talks are fun, but I love to go deep with my kids. It is truly an enlightening experience to pose the tough questions to them; questions that adults often refuse to entertain seem to find answers from our little [...]
