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The past two months we’ve looked at Hebrews 11:1 which says, “Now faith is the substance [assurance] of things hoped for, the evidence...

Growing up wasn’t your typical life for me. My parents were deep in addiction and also sold drugs. The family from the outside looking...

Last month, we looked at Hebrews 11:1 which says, “Now faith is the substance [assurance] of things hoped for, the evidence [proof,...

We talk about Faith a lot at our Bible Studies, because Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he...

Have you ever felt like you’ve been at a standstill in life and you aren’t sure what to do or where to go? Two years ago, I found myself...

I have to tell you that our Bible studies at the shelter are pretty awesome, we don’t work out of a book study or book, we just talk...

To my faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized the person staring back at you? For...

I love the conversations I have with our residents at the shelters. A good number of our guests are trying to overcome heavy drug or...

Grateful When you are in the service of your fellow being you are in the service of your God. During a very cold December, I noticed...

In Loving Memory of Bob Christensen Bob Christensen, Co-Founder of A Ray of Hope, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Bob’s...

The last two months I have been talking about the subject of, “What kind of God are you looking for?” This month we’ll look at what kind...

Adopt a Family Stories Families in the Valley are overcoming obstacles for numerous reasons but this Christmas we all helped to make a...

What kind of God are you looking for? I encounter many people who are bitter toward God or they malign Him because He’s “let them down”;...

We by nature are Reaction based in the way we live, and we develop this from childhood. We react to our circumstances and surroundings...

Luke 7:36-50 chronicles the unique encounter between a repentant woman, a judgmental Pharisee named Simon and Jesus. The woman began to...

Who is God? It seems like a simple question, but it’s not. Everyone seems to have an answer, and they vary depending on who you talk to....

We by nature are Reaction based in the way we live, and we develop this from childhood. We react to our circumstances and surroundings...

Have you experienced the Power of God this week or month? Think about that, because this is an important question, as there are some...

Years ago, I was told that if you to want be in the will of the Lord, see the needs around you and meet them. We must certainly be...