Dear People of Hope,Isn't HOPE and people who practice it exactly what is needed right now!? I suppose none of us are Superman, but we ARE all part of bringing goodness into this world! Some days that feels harder than others, maybe today is easier? Last week I referenced the work of sociologist Robert Putnam who has studied for decades that offering hope and goodness into communities is significa...

Family, Belonging, and Loving Your Neighbor: Lessons from Superheroes and ScriptureIn a world that often feels fragmented and divided, the concept of family takes on profound significance. But what truly defines a family? Is it merely blood relations, or something deeper? Recent blockbuster superhero films and timeless biblical teachings offer surprising parallels that challenge us to expand our u...