Update 2017
January 5th, 2017
Happy New Year Everyone!Please allow me to say a huge “Thank You!” to everyone for 2016. It was by far our busiest and most successful year in ministry since we started. When we looked back over the... Read More
Life Lessons From the Road! Keys
December 23rd, 2016
Hey everyone, we sure hope that we can encourage you by sharing lessons we’ve learned on our travels. It’s our desire that our lesson’s will give you idea’s on how to use your experiences to teach th... Read More
Life Lessons From the Road!
December 18th, 2016
I’ll never forget one of my first ministry trips to Japan. Most of you know that I love Japan. I lived there for over 4 years while in the Air Force and met my wife there. I’d move back tomorrow if... Read More
It’s a Wonderful Life: Seven Lessons to Share with the Next Generation
December 14th, 2016
Have you ever watched the Christmas Classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life”?I can see you shaking your head at me, “Carl, it’s been called one of the 100 best American films and is one of the most acclaimed ... Read More
2016 Year End Review and Thank You Message
December 10th, 2016
We just wanted to take a few moments and review what an amazing year we have had and how God has blessed our ministry. We also want to thank all of you who have prayed, donated, or volunteered to hel... Read More
Not So Bright Spot: Losing our Youth
November 30th, 2016
Encouragement and disappointment go hand-in-hand. As encouraging as the many “Bright Spots” over the last 6 years of ministry at Reasons for Hope* have been, (Bright Spot: Trust God) there have also b... Read More
Bright Spot: Trust God
November 26th, 2016
Luke 12:32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.All of us at Reason for Hope* pray that you had a BLESSED Thanksgiving. It’s probably my favorite h... Read More
Reflections on Six Years of Ministry
November 16th, 2016
Psalm 77:11-1411 I shall remember the deeds of [i]the Lord;Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.12 I will meditate on all Your work, And muse on Your deeds.13 Your way, O God, is holy; What god ... Read More
Disagreeing with Wisdom and Grace: Lessons from the 2016 Elections
November 12th, 2016
The results of this year’s presidential elections give us yet another opportunity to learn important lessons about dissent. It is not my intention to take sides or promote any candidate. My sole conce... Read More
The Smell of Rain
November 9th, 2016
The Smell of RainWhen I was in graduate school, there were many times that I needed a break from working at the bench. The guy that worked across from my lab bench one day walked in the lab from outd... Read More
Grand Canyon Trip
November 2nd, 2016
I had an amazing experience on one of the last Grand Canyon trips the Lord allowed me to be a part of. This was one of the most difficult trips that we’ve ever taken, from an equipment perspective. ... Read More
New Lucy Booklet
October 29th, 2016
DOWNLOAD THE BOOKLET HERE!I’m praising God that I was able to film all 14 of the new studies that I’ll be doing for our Academy of Hope* Online Classes we’re going to be starting up next year. It was... Read More
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