Discover Hope International Church

06/14/2026

04/05/2026

Thought Fast: Day 40 — "I guess I’m just a dreamer.”
Said like it’s a personality flaw instead of a superpower.

Let’s clear that up—being a dreamer isn’t the problem. Aimless dreaming is. So by all means, dream big… just make sure the dream you’re clinging to isn’t something you thought up, but something aligned with God’s purpose for your life.

Take Joseph—certified dreamer, zero chill about sharing it. His dreams didn’t exactly win him “Brother of the Year” (hello, pit and prison), but here’s the twist: his character kept pace with his calling. Integrity, discipline, faith—those were the real engines behind the dream coming true.

So if you’re going to dream, don’t just stare at the stars—build the character to get there. Sometimes the dream isn’t just the destination; it’s the tool God uses to shape you on the way.

And let’s talk about the “waiting for magic” crowd. Dreams don’t typically show up like surprise packages on your doorstep. Believing in your dream means rolling up your sleeves, taking advice (yes, even the kind you don’t like), and steadily moving forward. If your dream is only about money or status, you might reach it --and you might be disappointed when you get there.
Instead, aim higher—be a world changer.
Too big? Maybe. Impossible? Not with the Holy Spirit.

You can reach your God given dream through one person, one action, one day at a time.
Small steps. Intentional choices. Consistent faith.

There will be other times when you sense His direction clearly—“this is the way, walk in it.” When that happens, don’t hesitate. Move.

But whatever you do—don’t stop dreaming.

The promise in Joel 2:28–29 reminds us: dreams and visions aren’t rare—they’re part of the calling. Young, old, doesn’t matter. You’re in that story.

So maybe your refrain starts to sound a little like Martin Luther King Jr.:
“I have a dream… I have a dream… I have a dream.”

You say it, you believe it, and you live it.

04/04/2026

Our interactive Good Friday service. Walking in the footsteps of Jesus’ last hours.

04/03/2026

Thought Fast: Day 39 – “Something bad is going to happen to me.”

or n “Coming soon… to a life near you… impending doom.”
Except—it’s a terrible movie, wildly overrated, and not based on truth.

Let’s be honest: we live in a fallen world. Trouble happens. Headlines shout. Chaos trends. And if you listen long enough, fear will happily move in, unpack its bags, and start redecorating your thoughts.

But Scripture doesn’t tell us to expect evil—it tells us to reject it at the door.

2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us:
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Translation: if it’s whispering panic, it didn’t come from Heaven.

And then there’s Psalm 112:7:
“He will not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
Bad news may exist—but it doesn’t get to run your heart.

Let’s go further. Proverbs 3:24 says:
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
God didn’t design you to live like a spiritual security system on high alert 24/7.

And just in case fear tries to sound spiritual, Jesus already addressed anxiety head-on in Matthew 6:34:
“Do not worry about tomorrow…”
Not “worry a little.” Not “just in case.”
Just… don’t.

You are not a sitting duck.
You are not unprotected.
You are not next in line for disaster.

Psalm 91:5 says:
“You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”
Expect God’s faithfulness.
Expect His protection.
Expect His peace.

And if fear comes knocking?
Don’t answer. God didn’t invite it.

04/03/2026

Thought Fast: Day 38 – Fast from the thought: “God is being silent.”
Let me lovingly ruin that theory for you: God isn’t silent—you are distracted.
Speaking from experience, every time I was convinced God had gone quiet, it turned out… He hadn’t. I just wasn’t listening. Or worse—I was only listening only for the answer I wanted. Funny how “silence” often means “that’s not the answer I wanted.”
God's promises are "yes and amen" and there are plenty of promises in the Word about this subject:
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things…” (Jeremiah 33:3).
Now, that’s a promise. God didn’t say, “Call me and I’ll consider it.” He said He will answer.
And then there’s this:
“My sheep hear my voice…” (John 10:27).
Notice He didn’t say, “My sheep occasionally get quick message.” He said they hear Him. So if you’ve surrendered your life to Christ, congratulations—you qualify as a sheep. And sheep, by definition, hear the Shepherd.
So if we’re not hearing… it’s not a mute Shepherd. It’s distracted sheep.
And just in case we’re tempted to believe otherwise, let’s be clear: the Shepherd does not go silent while His sheep are wandering around like they’ve lost their GPS. He speaks. He leads. He directs.
So how do we tune in instead of spiraling into “God is ghosting me”?
First: Read the Word.
I know, groundbreaking. Revolutionary. Call the press.
But seriously—God’s voice is not a mystery when His Word is sitting on your nightstand collecting dust. Read. The. Word. Period.
Second: Pray… then hush.
Ask God real questions. Then resist the urge to immediately fill the silence with your own commentary. This is a conversation, not a podcast where you’re the only host.
Third: Get wise counsel.
“In the multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14).
Translation: maybe don’t announce, “God told me…” to everyone with a pulse.
Instead, run it by people who are wise, grounded, and not impressed by dramatic declarations. Invite feedback. It will save you a lot of unnecessary chaos.
Finally: Cut the static.
If your life is filled with noise—junk in, junk out—don’t be shocked when clarity is hard to come by. What we watch, listen to, and surround ourselves with either sharpens our hearing… or scrambles it.
Sometimes the issue isn’t that God isn’t speaking.
It’s that everything else is louder.
So maybe it’s time to do a little spiritual tuning. Turn down the noise. Tune into the Holy Spirit.
Because you might just discover…
God’s been speaking the whole time.
-Pastor Liana

04/03/2026

Join the the youth Sunday School for our study on Revelation!

04/02/2026

Thought Fast: Day 37 “God doesn’t seem to be working in my situation.”
The problem with this thought is it is wrong about what God has done and it puts the blame on the wrong person.
You see, God is not inactive—you’re just overlooking what He already has already done.

He already won the victory for us and if that was not enough he sent us a Helper to go get the spoils of that victory.

Jesus said in John 15:26 that the Holy Spirit is your Helper—not your occasional consultant, not your emergency hotline—your Helper. Present tense.

So if it feels like nothing is happening, it might not be a heaven problem… it might be a participation issue.

The power of God shows up where faith engages—where you pray in the Spirit, listen, and then (this is key) actually do what He leads you to do. Revolutionary, I know.

Because faith isn’t just believing God can—it’s walking it out like He already did.

And let’s not forget, Jesus didn’t say, “Hang tight while I handle everything.” He said in Luke 10:19, “I give you authority…”

You’re not a spectator watching and waiting, the Spirit has been poured out and you have been called out. You’ve been put up to bat, so step up to the plate.

So instead of saying, “God, why aren’t You doing something?”
Maybe it’s time to hear Him say, “I did. Your turn.”

Awaken to what’s already yours; engage what’s already been given.

The moment you do…your situation will begin to respond.

04/01/2026

Thought Fast: Day 36 – “I am enough.”
It sounds empowering… until life hands you something that clearly proves otherwise.

Because if we’re being honest, “I am enough” falls apart the moment we run out of patience, wisdom, strength, money, or coffee. And if you’ve been human for more than five minutes, you already know—that moment comes rather sooner than later.

Scripture doesn’t flatter us into false confidence. It tells the truth:

2 Corinthians 3:5 says, “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.”

In other words: on our own? Not enough.
But that’s not bad news—that’s actually the setup for something far better.

Because while we are not enough, He is.

2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

God isn’t asking you to be enough. He’s asking you to trust the One who already is.

Think about it—if you were truly “enough,” you wouldn’t need grace, a Savior, or a cross. But the Gospel doesn’t say, “You’ve got this.” It says, “He’s got you.”

So today, we fast from the thought: “I am enough.”
Instead, we trade it for truth:
“I am not enough… but Jesus is more than enough.”

And somehow, that’s not discouraging—it’s freeing.
Pastor Liana

03/31/2026

Thought Fast: Day 35 — “I Only Do What Brings Me Joy.”
The modern life motto: If it doesn’t spark joy, I don’t spark effort.

On the surface, it sounds enlightened…maybe even a little wise. Joy is good, right? Scripture talks about joy all the time. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). See? Biblical. Approved. Stamp it and ship it.

But here’s the catch: biblical joy and personal comfort are not the same thing. Not even close.

If Jesus only did what brought Him joy in the moment, the cross would’ve been a hard pass. “Father, I’m just not feeling aligned with this today.” Yet Hebrews 12:2 tells us He endured the cross for the joy set before Him—not the joy in it.

That’s the difference.
We chase immediate joy.
God invites us into eternal joy.

One avoids inconvenience. The other walks straight through it with purpose.

Because let’s be honest—many of the meaningful things in life are uncomfortable and inconvenient:

Loving difficult people
Showing up when you’re tired
Forgiving when you’d rather rehearse your put-down speech
Doing the right thing when nobody is clapping

None of those scream “joy” in the moment. And yet, they are loaded with it on the other side.

Galatians 6:9 puts it plainly: don’t grow weary in doing good, because you will reap a harvest if you don’t give up. Translation: joy is coming…just not always on your preferred timeline.

So today, we fast from the idea that joy is the requirement for action.

Turns out, the most joy-filled life isn’t built on doing whatever feels good…
…it’s built on doing what is good—and trusting God with the feelings.

He knows how to deliver joy better than we do.