Hating Our Neighbors

How did we get here?  As we watch the news, it’s almost like the Civil War, brother against brother.  Civil discourse seems to be a thing of the past and kindness, generosity and understanding are forgotten virtues.  Brotherly love seems to be obsolete. There are...

A Mountaintop Experience With God

Nestled deep within central Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains lies a series of three summits — Sharp Top, Flat Top and Harkening Hill — known collectively as the Peaks of Otter. It is within this rugged mountain terrain where Indians and early settlers once journeyed...

The Destructive Nature of Bitterness

In the Book of Ruth, we see that after Naomi’s husband and sons had died, she and Ruth returned to Bethlehem, where Naomi was from.  Her friends recognized quickly Naomi and welcomed her, but in Ruth 1:20-21 (KJV) we see this: “And she said unto them, Call me not...

Happy Birthday Hope Now TV!

We celebrate the second anniversary of Hope Now TV this summer! Yes, our 24/7-television network and online video network launched 24 months ago to share the Gospel and equip believers in their walk with Christ. Viewers experience the preaching and teaching of:  ...

Why We Serve

“I’m praying for you.” These can be very comforting words when we are facing a situation that brings grief or pain into our lives. When these words are offered by a genuine Christian friend, there is solace and encouragement in knowing that they are spending time in...