the HOPE chronicles blog

There’s a commercial about young homeowners learning not to become like their parents, guided by a mentor through everyday tasks. Recently, I saw myself in one segment—it was a scene where the “young homeowner” waiting for his coffee, notices a backup and tries to “help” by calling out names to speed things up. While I…

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was from someone I didn’t know personally—just someone I followed based on a recommendation. The advice was this: when you read the Bible, look for God in the pages, not just your own circumstances. So often, we search scripture to find answers for our specific…