Posts with the tag “gospel”

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2026.05.24 | I’ve Been Trying to Impress God for Years. I’m Tired.
May 25th, 2026
An honest reflection for anyone who’s been trying to earn God’s approval for years and is running out of steam. Matthew 23 draws a sharp contrast between blind religion and the gospel, and this post s...  Read More
by Hope Community
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2026.05.17 | I Keep Running Into This Question, and I'm Running Out of Reasons to Ignore It.
May 18th, 2026
A candid reflection from a guy in his thirties who, after years of curate-your-own-life independence, finds himself confronted by the real identity of Jesus. It explores the shift from viewing faith a...  Read More
by Hope Community
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2026.05.10 | I Finally Understood What Wholehearted Love Looks Like. I Was Holding It.
May 12th, 2026
What if the "Great Commandment" isn't a demand for more effort, but an invitation to admit our need? In this vulnerable reflection, a new mom shares how the exhaustion of motherhood and the helplessne...  Read More
by Hope Community
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2026.04.05 | When the Old Story Becomes Good News Again
April 6th, 2026
For those who have heard the Easter story many times, it can quietly fade into the background. Reflecting on Philippians 2, this blog revisits the beauty of Jesus’ humility, sacrifice, and lordship, i...  Read More
by Hope Community
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2025.12.14 | The Heirlooms of Hurt
December 15th, 2025
In this deeply personal reflection, discover the danger of treating bitterness like a family 'heirloom.' We examine why seeking peace through distance is a self-imposed prison, and how the costly, hea...  Read More
by Hope Community
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2025.11.23 | Freedom Found in Facing the Truth
December 8th, 2025
In this reflection, we examine why true kingdom freedom begins when we stop defending ourselves. We look at the difficult but loving call in Matthew 18 to listen to correction, seeing how humility is...  Read More
by Hope Community
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2025.06.22 | The Church Is Full of People Who Don’t Belong — And That’s the Point
September 23rd, 2025
Ever felt like you don’t belong in church? You’re not alone... and you’re not disqualified. This reflection on Acts 15 is a reminder that grace isn’t earned. It’s given. And it’s for you....  Read More
by Hope Community
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2025.06.01 | When Bold Faith Feels Costly
September 23rd, 2025
Struggling to share your faith with family or friends? This post reflects on Acts 14 and the boldness of Paul and Barnabas to encourage you to keep speaking Jesus into hard places. ...  Read More
by Hope Community