Why do we collect returnable bottles and cans? Great question! Our long-term relationship with Hope of Life is the short answer. One of the things that Hope of Life does is Baby Rescues. They work with local people who live in the mountain villages near Hope of Life to rescue sick and malnourished babies. They help the family to get their baby to Hope of Life where he or she receives love and care...  Read More

Have you ever been utterly disappointed in an outcome, or a season, or people, or yourself?  Peter the disciple seemed to be living an exciting, enlightening, and transformational 3 years with Jesus.  Then he denied Jesus and was crushed with disappointment in himself.  He may have felt like he could never go back to ministry.  His Lord was gone and he had nowhere left to go except for his former ...  Read More

Praise be to the God who rescues us!  While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.  He made us right with God through His death, and we are saved through His life!  See Paul’s description of these miraculous blessings in Romans 5:Romans 5:1-11 NIVPeace and Hope5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have g...  Read More

Have you ever gotten to a checkout line in a store only to realize you don’t have enough money to pay for what you need?  Or have misplaced a credit card? Or didn’t realize how much something cost?Disappointment, shame, frustration, and sadness may follow an incident like this.  You may wish that someone kind would come along and pay the bill for you.700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah the pro...  Read More

There is good news!  Even if situations around you have been heavy or confusing, the good news of the Gospel stands strong.  In fact, in the midst of our earthly trials and tribulations, the good news of the Gospel is the BEST NEWS.  Jesus gave Himself up as a perfect sacrifice, was raised from the dead, and reconciled us to the Father.  We have a living hope and a belonging to the never-ending pe...  Read More

God created us with a deep need for Him.  We need Him for our very existence.Sometimes life gets difficult beyond our ability to process it.  Those who remain resilient do so because of hope.  If there is no hope in the Lord and His goodness, our outlook and resilience perish.Even Job, in the midst of inconceivable tragedy, says this:Job 13:15 NIV15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him;I will...  Read More