Hope & Restoration

Stories and theology that point toward healing and justice

Are we the good Samaritan? Or the robber?

A single image becomes a mirror. Not to shame us, but to help us see who we’ve become — and who God is inviting us to be.

Seeing who we’ve become, and who God invites us to be

The Sermon on the Mount – Introduction
June 3, 2026
A brief introduction to the Sermon on the Mount — a teaching that once shook the world but now often barely gets our attention. This piece offers a quiet wake‑up call to hear Jesus’ words again with fresh ears and an open mind.
TANAKH תנ״ך – The Jewish Scriptures Behind Our Christian Faith
June 1, 2026
To understand Christian Scripture, we must remember its Jewish roots. Jesus lived and taught as a Jew, and the Old Testament is Jewish Scripture—Tanakh. This piece explores why that context matters, how Jewish translation traditions developed, and how thoughtful use of modern knowledge can deepen faith.
Our Father in Heaven
May 31, 2026
A look at four words in the Lord's Prayer - Our Father in Heaven. What's lost in our short English translations, especially our relationship with The Father.
God raised you up for this purpose. What does that mean?
May 23, 2026
A gentle, reflective exploration of what it truly means when Scripture says someone is “raised up by God.” Through Habakkuk, Jeremiah, Pharaoh, and Nebuchadnezzar, we discover that being raised up is not always about blessing — sometimes it’s about judgment, correction, or consequences. Before we assume God has raised someone up today, we may need […]
Is God A Friend Or Foe – A Lesson from Pharaoh
May 22, 2026
Exploring how Pharaoh’s story reveals a God who teaches, warns, and refuses to forget the people He created—even those who resist Him.