by HOPE3Ministries | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog
There is an old Chinese tradition to let go of a paper lantern at the end of the Chinese New Year celebration. It’s called the Shangyuan Festival and the lanterns can symbolize letting go of your past self. You may have seen pictures of a night’s sky with thousands of...
by HOPE3Ministries | Dec 25, 2023 | Blog
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21). I amazed how it seems each year that the Christmas “stuff” goes on sale earlier and earlier. Even before the end of October...
by HOPE3Ministries | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog
As you know, we are firmly in the midst of the Advent season for 2023. This past Sunday, my church celebrated one of the Advent words: Love. During the service, we saw an incredible display of divine love as two high school football players came forward to be...
by HOPE3Ministries | Nov 15, 2023 | Blog
This is the time of year when farmers harvest their crops and reap the benefits of their spring planting. Their products find their way to farmer’s markets, harvest fairs, and grocery stores in our great land. It is also a time to praise God for sending rain to...
by HOPE3Ministries | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog
Halloween reminds me of things we are afraid of. Like spiders. The dark. Scary-looking jack-o-lanterns. How much of our lives do we spend in fear? I don’t know about you, but for me, I’m afraid of flying. I have friends who are afraid of getting old or losing their...
