John’s Story: Walking by faith, not by sight
Sometimes, we encounter obstacles that we don’t see approaching in the journey of life.
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HPUMC special needs actors wow crowd with first-ever short film
"Cannoli" is an action-comedy that takes us from a pleasant evening at a cozy Italian restaurant to an all-out secret agent showdown. Will Connie Sticky Fingers get away? Will Chef Mike's recipe disappoint the waiter Mapache's refined...
Finding your purpose
Knowing where to look for your purpose is a good thing. You, like every other human being on the planet, is wired with a desire to have meaning, to have a purpose. Yet, we often don’t know where to find it.
To those who have lost a father, I see you
At the end of our time together, the minister handed me a church newsletter. There was my dad’s smiling face, front and center on the back page. He’d decided to join that church on Father’s Day.
Silence, God's first language
In our world, silence is not something that comes easily. Between the constant notifications on our phone, hurried conversations, or blaring of the television, our day is often filled with noise. But what if you could quiet the noise and embrace...
Why we should all try living a little more like sheep
There’s a popular rumor that sheep aren’t very smart. Perhaps you’ve heard it. But as I’ve learned recently, that rumor likely exists thanks to cattle ranchers, because sheep don’t behave like cows.
Why can’t you just eat?
“Just EAT something!” It sounds so easy, but to someone with an eating disorder, it’s impossible. One of our Congregational Care Ministers shares her personal struggle with this often-hidden disease and how to seek help for it.
Parents: You are constantly under surveillance
Character is what you do when no-one is looking. But if you’re a parent, someone is always looking – your child. Can you use this as an opportunity to intentionally help your children build the kind of character you want them to have?
Living from A Resurrection Perspective: Chad Mooney's Story
Chad, a member of HPUMC, is battling an incurable form of cancer. Over the past five years, he has been operated on 32 times and has undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy.
The difference between a cultural Christian and a committed Christian
Growing up in the church impacted my life more than I can realize. In the church I learned about serving others, generosity, forgiveness, and how life is best lived. As a kid, I valued the church for the same reason: my family valued the church.