This is the fourth post in our look at the five core values of iHope. Today we’ll dig into our core value of Ethics, Integrity, and Excellence. What does “ethics, integrity, and excellence” mean? In a simple statement, we want to do what we say we will do, to the best of our ability. All … Continue reading Exploring our Core Values: Ethics, Integrity, and Excellence
Month: January 2017
Exploring our Core Values: Kingdom-minded
This is the third post in our look at the five core values of iHope. Today we’ll dig into our core value that we are Kingdom-minded. What does it mean to be Kingdom-minded? This is a bit “churchy” but please bear with us. In a simple statement, being kingdom-minded means that we engage with the … Continue reading Exploring our Core Values: Kingdom-minded
Exploring our Core Values: Christ-centered
This is the second post in our look at the five core values of iHope. Today we’ll dig into our core value that we are Christ-centered. What does it mean to be Christ-centered? In a simple statement, we have defined this as remaining consistently true to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his Word in … Continue reading Exploring our Core Values: Christ-centered
A prayer for our country
There has been much emotion surrounding the latest US election and our recent presidential inauguration. In any time of emotion, prayer is a helpful response. In any time of transition, prayer is a helpful response. We hope you will join us in praying for our country today. Holy Father, you are God Almighty and we praise … Continue reading A prayer for our country
Exploring our core values: introduction
Everyone operates according to their "core values" - a worldview which guides how we think about ourselves, our family and relationships, God, and the world as a whole. Some common "value" questions include things like: Do you believe God is real, personal, and interacting with you? What do you most value? How do you prioritize between family, … Continue reading Exploring our core values: introduction
Tips for staying focused
It is easy enough in the new year, or at the start of any new season of life, to set goals. This year, I'm going to ____. Some goals are more specific than others, some more realistic or meaningful than others. But for many of us, the problem does not come with setting a goal, but with focusing … Continue reading Tips for staying focused
Surround yourself well
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. These first two verses from Psalm 1 give us great insight into how to surround … Continue reading Surround yourself well
Questions for a new year
The start of a new year is often emotional and thought-provoking. You may find yourself filled with regret for some part of the past year, or particularly excited for something upcoming in the new year. Emotions can feel good or bad, but they are a natural part of life. Even difficult emotions, like sadness and … Continue reading Questions for a new year
A prayer for 2017
Happy New Year! iHOPE is anticipating an exciting new year - we plan to open our doors in just a few months and are actively working right now to link and develop relationships with local Florence churches. We know that the new year can bring many emotions for all of us, and we hope you … Continue reading A prayer for 2017
