by HOPE3Ministries | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog
Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” ~ Matthew 9:2 (NIV) How close to our ministry’s heart this scripture is! I’m sure the story is a familiar...
by HOPE3Ministries | Dec 25, 2024 | Blog
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” ~ Luke 2:10 Merry Christmas to all our readers! Today, we celebrate Christmas! We celebrate the birth of our savior. We celebrate the good news that...
by HOPE3Ministries | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ~ John 14:27 Sounds Simple Enough This passage from John is one that hopes and strives to invoke a sense of calm, an...
by HOPE3Ministries | Dec 4, 2024 | Blog
“Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” ~ Romans 5:5 When we talk about hope in connection with the season of Advent, we often confuse the things which give us true hope. I...
by HOPE3Ministries | Apr 3, 2024 | Blog
I went on a hike yesterday. In addition to the physical fatigue, a few feelings and images linger: the staggering power of the wind on the mountaintop, the breathtaking beauty of the sunset at the end of the day, and the rocks. Rocks, you ask? Those colorless,...
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...
