I want to take a moment to share about our recent visit with our church consultant, Reggie. He not only brought so much laughter to our meetings but also provided great insight and encouragement—especially for me as a new staff member.

From an early age, my parents instilled in me the importance of being an active part of the community we live in. I took my first step into volunteer work in high school as a team leader for a March of Dimes Walk team. What began as a single event became a passion—I continued serving as a…

Historically, the role of the Church has been to assist believers in navigating the world as Christians while engaging with communities and responding to the needs of others. Christian history reflects the tensions and conflicts that have arisen between…

Last summer, we welcomed four interns to Hillspring, and this year, we are doubling that number to eight! This growth is a testament to the potential of our campus as a strong site for the QuadW program.

In my small group, we are studying John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way. In his book, he references author David Brooks, who poses the question of eulogy virtues versus resume virtues. It made me think about how some people are so focused on a level of career success that they forget what real success is all about.

Needless to say (but I’ll say it anyway), the last couple of weeks have been “A LOT...” Politics, the LA fires, the Flight 5342 collision, and everything related to them. It has been challenging and exhausting trying to keep up with all of it. And I know I am not alone.

Each Christmas, I receive at least one gift that could be considered a toy. This long-standing family tradition signals that I’ve never fully grown up—and I’m okay with that! This year’s toy was a Lego R2-D2 kit with 1,079 pieces.

Have you ever received a handmade item that just made you feel special and loved? Maybe it was a cozy scarf, a soft blanket, or a pair of mittens that seemed to wrap you in kindness. These small but powerful gifts remind us that…

By now, we have settled into the new year. 2025 sounds so futuristic, but it is a reality. Almost every day, I make a ‘to-do” list, and most of the time, I accomplish everything on the list. However, what I need to concentrate on is…

Recently, I shared at our Women’s Bible Study group how God was working on my personal life by orchestrating a new job for my husband. One close friend suggested we take a little getaway if we had the time before starting the job…

Christmas is such a beautiful season filled with love, joy, and the spirit of giving. But let’s be honest—those last days before Christmas can feel like a whirlwind. Many of us wonder, Have I given my kids enough gifts? I’ve been there, staying up late wrapping presents, worrying if it’s enough.

I love this Psalm! I picture the Israelites on their way to the temple, preparing their hearts for worship and an encounter with the Living God. This Psalm is so full of joy, gratitude, confidence, and hope. It makes me wonder what life was like for the Psalmist when it was written.

Let us not allow movements of hate to transform us but let us transform others through the expression of the core elements of the gospels. Love your neighbor as yourself. Love your enemies. Help the needy. Do not judge unless you want to be judged. Finally, treat others the way you yourself want to be treated.

Consider joining an adult trip to Honduras from January 27 through Feb 3, 2025. We will return to Ojo de Aqua to continue our work, build chicken coops, and prepare the old school building for a new sewing center. The village has been a…

With the busyness of the campus updates and renovations, I cannot help but think of my dad, who would have turned 108 on October 27. He has been gone for many years, but he is never far from my heart and mind. He was part of the builder generation. A generation who had…

I recently shared that there had been some small changes to my personal life. I have added a new dog, Maverick, and our family became a host to an exchange student, Xabier, from Spain. Everything was going great! Then…

I am honored to introduce myself as the new Children’s Ministry Director. For the past ten years, I’ve had the privilege of working as a Sprout’s Preschool teacher, and I have developed a deep love for working with children and families. I believe this passion will be a great fit for this new role, and I’m excited about what God has planned. 

Recently, we have been talking a lot about what it means to be God’s “viral kingdom agents” in the spaces and places around us. Or, put in our Hillspring lingo, how do we “connect with the people God puts in our lives, develop meaningful relationships, and change the world for good?”

We are Blessed to be a Blessing. I must have heard that 1000 times. Bryan’s father Edsel used that phrase all the time at his church in Vancouver. Now Bryan has adopted the wonderful phrase at Hillspring. The idea that we are...

Our mission for September was to help each other discern a purpose and passion for our lives. The entire month was devoted to highlighting our ministry offerings, which included a luncheon with ministry stations where leaders could share...