A Message from Bill Martin, President of the HopeNet Board of Directors
4 Ways We Live Out the Peace of Christ this Season
When the angels announced Jesus’s birth to the shepherds that very first Christmas, they joyfully announced peace on earth. But in our 21st century version of Christmas, you’d be hard pressed to find that original peace announced to us. But it is still here—we just have to be intentional about living it out. Here are [...]
Tips for Managing Seasonal Stress
Seasonal stress is often an unwelcome guest during the holidays. It’s almost expected! The demands of decorating, shopping, cleaning, baking, parties and hosting relatives, brings whirling thoughts of glittery expectations. Seasonal Stress is more common than we realize. We all identify with the mom who shops, wraps and stays up late at night only to [...]
Get to Know David O. Brown
David Brown is a former chief of the Dallas Police Department, who is nationally renowned for his community policing efforts. Born and raised by a single mother, Chief Brown grew up in the city's South Oak Cliff neighborhood. During his tenure, he reduced crime more than any other chief in the department's history. Officer-involved [...]
How will Christ disturb you this Christmas season?
By Dr. Tim Shaver, HopeNet Board of Directors It has been my tradition for the past several years to send out a Christmas message based on reflections on what God has been teaching me recently. This is frequently inspired by my involvement in teaching my 5th grade Sunday School class, where I think I learn [...]
