Rest means so much more than relaxing or sleeping when we are tired. There are times when I haven’t worked physically hard, but still feel exhausted. At first, I think I’m being lazy, weak or not strong enough, but really it’s about needing holistic rest. We...
When people are going through difficult times they often isolate themselves. They don’t want to be a downer or they just don’t have the energy to put on a brave face and pretend everything is okay. But we are created to be in relationship – with God and with...
It all comes back to telling people about Jesus. The Caring Church Response and all of Hope Made Strong’s resources align with the ultimate purpose of making disciples. That is what our mission as Christians is. Each day we are to become more like...
15 years ago, when I first started my career as a social worker, I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to make a difference. I wanted to impact my community for change and help people overcome struggles and find freedom. But I was unprepared for the...
Have you ever taken an extra-long weekend to have a mini-vacation? A quick recharge, but not too long because you have a million things going on. You don’t have time for a full vacation, but you know you need a break. I did this last week and the evening...
The Caring Church Response is the step-by-step process that Hope Made Strong walks churches through to build a sustainable and effective care program. It builds on the strengths of the church, meets the community’s needs, and aligns with the unique mission of...
