Music and Poetry
What is Your Name and How Do You Pronounce It?
Being Asian American in the United States, I often get asked these questions: “Where are you from?”, “Are you Chinese?”, and “What is your name and how do you pronounce it?” My usual reply is that I am ethnically Hmong while being born and raised in Milwaukee,...
Grabbing at Smoke
Chris and Davis consider meaninglessness in Ecclesiastes, a favorite Psalm of the New Testament, one-way vows, and the warnings of Revelation. Red Tree Readings:...
Cultural Clashes, Air Fryers, and How to Celebrate the Beauty of God’s People
In the trailer of Crazy Rich Asians, the two leading co-stars, Rachel and Nick, have been dating and are about to travel to Singapore to meet Nick’s family. When they get to the airport, Rachel is surprised by the first-class treatment and is shocked to find out that...
Kaelyn Larson: Testimony
I was trapped in my brokenness, seeking to be satisfied by what the world has to offer. I believed complete satisfaction would be met each weekend I entered the bars, drinking to my heart's content. Yet, I would wake up each Sunday with immense feelings of shame for...
Carston Carey – Baptism Story
Carston was baptized in April 2023. If you have interest in getting baptized at Hope Community Church, you can learn more by visiting hopecc.com/baptism. I grew up going to Hope and grew up in a Christian family. That's how I learned about Jesus. I tried to believe in...
Church Planting at Hope
In Matthew 16:18 Jesus says, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it." In response to this great truth, our church–Hope Community Church Downtown–has had the joy of starting 11 churches locally and supporting many more. It's not about us;...
Empty Trophy Cases
Chris and Davis reflect on Easter, Esther, golden scepters, the God of All Comfort, and the impossibility of fully understanding grace. Red Tree Readings: Esther...
Delaney Haglin – Baptism Story
Delaney was baptized in April 2023. If you have interest in getting baptized at Hope Community Church, you can learn more by visiting hopecc.com/baptism. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all...
Last, Least, Lost, & Little
Chris and Davis get into car trouble and discuss an obscure miracle involving a sunken ax head, the forgetful God of Psalm 25, gospel greetings, and what it actually means...