Hope Church

The Integrity Question:  Our decisions are more than isolated moments—they shape the trajectory of our lives. And if we’re honest, most of us have done more to sabotage our own future than anyone else ever could. Outside voices may have pressured, promised, or threatened us, but at the end of…

The Conscience Question:  Why do people who’ve had too much to drink make bad decisions? It isn’t only the alcohol; it’s what alcohol does to the decision-making system God gave us. And their struggle has something to teach all of us, even when we’re sober. Why Alcohol Tilts Decisions Physiologically,…

What Makes a Good Story? When someone says, “Let me tell you a story,” we lean in. Our hearts wake up, our imaginations switch on, and we begin to wonder what might be possible. Stories are how we make sense of life—over coffee with a friend, in a cinema seat,…

We all want to make good decisions. And if we’re honest, every one of us has choices we wish we could take back—some merely embarrassing, others that left scars or set us back. This series invites us to make better decisions with fewer regrets by asking five key questions before…

The Maturity Question: I remember loving the empty roads during the pandemic. One evening I stopped along Spring Garden Highway just to watch the sunset—no traffic, just quiet. Then I left late, cut through back roads, and rolled right into a police checkpoint. I had a pass, but it was…

The Victory of the Resurrection The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just another detail in the story of our faith—it is the cornerstone. Without it, Christianity loses its power and its meaning. The Apostles’ Creed declares with confidence: “He descended into hell and on the third day He rose…

The Secret of Contentment In Philippians 4:10–13, Paul shares a truth that feels both radical and freeing: “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of…

When Life Presses In Life has a way of pressing us in ways we never expect. Sometimes it feels like the very ground we stand on is shifting, leaving us unsteady. The Apostle Paul knew this feeling well when he spoke about his “thorn in the flesh” in 2 Corinthians…