July 18, 2016
“There Are No Words For This”
There are many things I love about working at Hope Shores Bible Camp + Retreat Center, one of which is the amazing sunsets that occur almost nightly on
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July 12, 2016
“I Can’t Do This Alone.”
With these words, the Rev. Billy Russell began the Community Prayer Service on Monday night July 11th at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in south Minneapolis. It was
July 5, 2016
VBX – Because There’s Nothing SCHOOL About It
In Family Ministries, we are intentional about what we name our programs, because names matter! Just this year we started calling Sunday School – Sunday FUNday, and 5
June 27, 2016
“Is IT in You?”
A few years ago, Gatorade ran an interesting marketing campaign. It featured a commercial that gives us a rich visual image of a very important spiritual principal. In
June 20, 2016
Thirst for God
Psalm 63:1, A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah: “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my
June 14, 2016
Cultivate Beauty
Throughout this spring and summer in my comings and goings from Hope Church, I have cherished the frequent sight of Hope member Mary Gosselin gardening around the perimeter
June 6, 2016
The Great I Am
This summer, I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to serve on staff at Hope Shores. This ministry has meant so much to me, and since I was
May 31, 2016
What’s in a Name
When my siblings and I were growing up, our dad often tried to teach us life lessons that would build our character and make us better people. It
May 23, 2016
Help My Unbelief
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 (ESV)
May 16, 2016
Grieving Together
The dynamics of grief are changing.The death on April 21 of Minnesota’s very own Prince, the dynamic international musical superstar, demonstrates that. In the first five hours after