Shelby Larsen Hicks 
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:7, 10 God cares for us. Peter does not … Read more
Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his … Read more
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 He is always guiding us. When we start down a path we aren’t sure about, we can be comforted knowing that He will redirect us if that … Read more
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) Our God is a Father of compassion … Read more
For we live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 Maybe over this past year, you’ve experienced feelings of isolation and maybe a majority of your prayers have gone unanswered. If so, you aren’t alone in these feelings or experiences. In 2 Corinthians, Paul tells us there will be a time where we need … Read more
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1 (NIV) God, we ask that You would provide relief from our current distress. Give us comfort and healing amidst our turmoil. Grace us with Your peace and a renewed strength, provide for … Read more
If he tells us that he will renew our strength, He must have known that we would journey through a season of exhausting weariness. If he asks us to surrender and trust His plans, He must have known that we would go through times of immense doubt and disbelief. If He tells us to not fear despite … Read more
We cannot do this without you. We ask that you would remember those who need love, nourishment, and physical, medical care in Tanzania. We ask God that He will open doors for Hope Ministries in 2021 to travel back to Tanzania, so we can once again serve those who need it most.
