I’m Nicholas

I’ve struggled with same-sex attraction for as long as I can remember. Being at Living Hope has redefined my view of the words “church” and “grace.” Living Hope redefined what I thought about church, it also opened my eyes to a deeper understanding of God’s grace for me.

When the Stadium Clears, Where Do I Stand?

by Erica I grew up in a fairly progressive school environment and was 15 when gay marriage became legalized, so the concept of being gay was always lingering for me.  Also, around that time is when I began attending a youth group. Following some trauma in my life, I was searching for answers to life’s […]

LHM Under Attack: Here’s The Truth

Living Hope Ministries (LHM), and ministries like LHM, are under attack.  Because LHM stands on God’s Word and design for human sexuality, our mere existence is a threat to those promoting beliefs and behaviors that fall far outside God’s Word and design. As a result, blogs, articles, podcasts, vodcasts, books, and even a “documentary” has recently been produced which specifically names LHM and me, as its leader, and assigning to us all manner of ill motivations, intentions, control, manipulation, and even harm. These accusations are blatantly false and represent a reinterpretation of reality in hopes of making the work of LHM illegal.

5 Needs In Difficult Times

In the midst of difficult times, we have needs which God intends to meet. His love for us offers us guidance, hope, and peace for our future. This article explores five essential needs we have in these difficult times and how God can meet those needs.

Chicken Sandwiches, LGBTQIA+, and our Hope

by Ricky Chelette I rarely address issues that are breaking in the news. But, the recent announcement of Chick-Fil-A’s withdrawal of support for the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes signals one more momentary win for the forces of darkness against the forces of light.  Once again, pressure from the pro-LGBTQ+ community, media, […]

Doing Something New

In Isaiah 43:19, God tells Israel, “Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it?  I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.”  This verse is a great banner verse over what the Lord is doing in the lives of our […]