iHOPE Blogs
Ramadan: The Inside Scoop from 2 former Muslims (1 of 2)
Get the inside scoop about Ramadan from two former Muslims who share insightful, helpful things you should know. This episode (1 of 2) is packed with inspiring, real-life stories and practical applications that will give you courage and confidence to engage as an authentic Christian ...
When You’re Discouraged: Lessons from Nehemiah
Have you been discouraged? Here's a lesson from Nehemiah. I once had a boss who nicknamed me “Pollyanna” because I found the good in everything. Most of the time, he did not use that nickname as a compliment, yet it didn’t discourage me. I embraced ...
An OT symbol gives moral courage today
We are all prone to forget who God is, who we are in Him, and what He called us to do. Our natural inclination is to pull back as if everything rested on ourselves - on our own power and our own words - rather ...
When Sharing Your Faith is Outside Your Comfort Zone
Is sharing your faith outside your comfort zone? It was for me too. I didn’t think I could ever do it. Yet science tells us that purposefully putting ourselves in slightly uncomfortable new situations helps us grow. So, when you intentionally stretch yourself just a ...
4 Ways to Share Jesus Across Cultures at Christmas
Can you imagine yourself sharing Jesus across cultures during Christmas? It’s easier than most people imagine, plus it’s a lot of fun. And most importantly, your intentional, humble witness can have eternal significance. Here are four ways you can share Jesus across cultures at Christmas. ...
What does it mean to declare God’s glory?
In the Church, we often throw around the word “glory” as if everyone already knows what we’re talking about. We read Bible verses and sing all kinds of songs about glorifying God. We even say, “all glory to God” when something good happens. So, what ...
Grow Where God Planted You: Jamie’s Story
If your friends aren’t talking about sharing their faith across cultures, and you never saw anyone do it, how would you know what to do? On the surface, it sounds daunting. Yet it doesn’t need to be that way. Today’s guest, a pastor and church ...
Truth Matters
Have you held back from sharing your faith because you didn’t want to offend? Have you ever thought it’s wrong to “push” your religion on someone? If so, you’re not alone. Many Christians are wrestling with these things right now. Today’s guest challenges you to ...
Perfect on the outside: Aizada’s Story
Have you ever worked hard to make things look perfect on the outside while feeling unworthy inside? Today’s guest did. As she wrestled with difficult family issues, she felt ashamed and defeated. To outsiders, her Muslim family looked perfect. Yet she knew otherwise. It left ...
Does God care about life’s details? Zara’s Story Part 2
Could God really care about the tiny details of your day? Zara didn't think so. She grew up in a Muslim family in the heart of the Middle East. Then she ended up in a women's Bible study in America with women who talked about ...