HOPE Refined exists to encourage Christians as they seek to know, love, and serve God. One of the primary ways we do this is by providing tools which help people explore the Bible so they can understand, apply, and share it with confidence. These tools include Bible studies, gospel booklets, discipleship resources, and encouraging posts.

HOPE stands for Helping One another Prepare for Eternity. We have just a little while here on earth to share the hope of forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ and encourage other believers to walk with God and lay up treasure in heaven.

Refined refers to the process God uses to purify us from sin and make us more and more like Jesus Christ. Like the fire a metalworker uses to refine silver or gold, life’s trials reveal the sin inside so we can turn from it and reflect more of Christ’s beauty and character. Through these circumstances we see more of the strength and faithfulness of our Savior so we learn to rely on Him more.

To say it simply, we desire that everything here will help you live today for Jesus Christ in light of the glorious future He has prepared and promised His people.

Christina Joy Hommes is a joyful servant of Jesus Christ who loves to learn and help others discover how God guides our daily lives through His Word. She writes and creates tools to encourage Christians and help them live and share their faith every day.

Christina is the author of several Bible studies and discipleship resources. Her goal in each is to encourage readers to love God more and to help bring the Bible to life so they can understand, apply, and share it with confidence. She also loves working with ministries and churches to help them reach people with the hope of the gospel.

Since earning her M.A. in Biblical Studies, Christina has led women’s Bible studies and teaches online. She lives in southeastern Michigan and enjoys reading, traveling, playing the piano, and spending time with her family.

Her motto is: For God’s glory, by His power, in His Name.