Hometown Hope Ministries

If “education without salvation is damnation," then education with salvation could be seen as transformation. Certain phrases often...

A "Critical" or a "Discerning" Spirit? In today’s complex and often contentious Christian landscape, the gift of discernment is...

LARGER THAN LIFE - A LEGEND IN YOUR OWN MIND In ministry, celebrating successes is a natural and often uplifting part of the journey....

The Dark Night Of The Soul Is A Harrowing Experience This article will explore the Dark Night of the Soul—what it is, why it happens, and...

Something smells like roses! Someone once quipped, "Everyone knows you have smelly feet. Just don’t take your socks off so we can smell...

Bring Them In! The question of whether the bus ministry is outdated has become increasingly debated in recent years. Critics argue it is...

I can relate to brokenhearted/wounded preachers, but I struggle with distant preachers. I can see why a preacher might feel discouraged,...

Although this article primarily deals with people who are facing difficulties in the path of duty, there is certainly encouragement here...

Our world often equates visibility with success. As a result, many Christian workers struggl e with the tension of promoting their work...

How can we love someone we’ve never met or seen? The Apostle Peter addresses this question in 1 Peter 1:8–9 : "Whom having not seen, ye...

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;...

Some may find this post challenging to understand—especially those steeped in the American or Western mindset of ministry success, as...

In the opening verses of his letter, the Apostle Peter encourages believers facing trials and temptations, urging them to remain...

I present this particular article not because I want to promote or defend large or small churches. I am also not seeking to promote what...

In a world filled with uncertainty, rejection, and suffering, Jesus Christ lived with unwavering purpose, compassion, and peace. Despite...

Failure is a word that can send shivers down our spines, especially in religious contexts. For many, failure equates to weakness,...

Why do some young ministers leave Baptist churches behind? One key reason is the allure of celebrity within the ministry. Too often,...

In 2 Kings 7, we read about two different people living in the city of Samaria. On one hand, there was the prophet Elisha, a righteous...

Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said, It is  not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. “Help meet“ In...

Drug addiction is a significant issue that affects many communities, including our own. The drug abuse statistics in Chattooga County,...