I have always been intrigued by the natural phenomena of lightning. The event itself is filled with contradictions. It is both beautiful and dangerous. It creates great light, but whether it strikes in the day or night, it comes out of darkened skies. It can kill quickly and burn horribly, but it adds nitrogen to […]

Folks, my hope is not in a blue donkey, and neither is my hope in a red elephant. My hope is in The Lion….The Lion of the Tribe of Judah…..King Jesus, the Great High Priest Who sets at the right hand of the Father, and to Whom the Father has said, “ Sit here at […]

I was intrigued by this painting of a bright, heavenly light in the distance, as it would appear the artist is reminding us that’s life’s journey has a certain ending, hopefully, and through faith in Christ, we will come to that place of eternal light, where the Lamb is the light, and the darkness of […]

Our world has become a rugged and uncertain wilderness, filled with fear and foreboding. Even among Christians, some are so worried about tomorrow that they have forgotten the indisputable fact that Christ has said: “And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20. In my devotions this morning, […]

Our world has become a rugged and uncertain wilderness, filled with fear and foreboding. Even among Christians, some are so worried about tomorrow that they have forgotten the indisputable fact that Christ has said: “And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20. In my devotions this morning, […]

Frank and Wendy Allen Ministering to the Poor, since 1992. Frank and Wendy Allen share the love of Christ and the resources to sustain life with those suffering from poverty, disaster, and war from the inner-city where they have lived and served since 1992, into rural poverty pockets, migrant camps, inner cities, Native American […]

Give to this project Hope Charitable Services (HOPE) Since 1992, HOPE CHARITABLE SERVICES has developed a history of helping the poor both through its international ministry and local engagement with the inner-city community of Portsmouth, Virginia. HOPE serves those affected by poverty and disaster, offering crisis response, relief, and recovery across the USA and […]