the HOPE chronicles blog

A few weeks ago, an extraordinary and unprecedented weather event unfolded along the east coast. A cluster of states, stretching from the east to the Midwest, fell under tornado watches and warnings. What made this situation so remarkable was the scope of the risk—nearly ten states were affected, with entire states, not just individual towns…

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…