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Employment in the Bible

In the Bible (and today), people’s professions are often used as identifiers – some accompanied by negative connotations. However, there are countless examples of people in the Bible with varying careers who were sought after by Jesus Himself, serving as a reminder that Jesus’ love is unending, unfailing…

The power of having hope

Hope is an important aspect of what we do at HopeWorks — so important it’s in the name of our organization. We want people participating in our programs to have stability, confidence and a hope-filled future by fostering a relationship with God. Hope is a powerful thing to…

The current state of high school graduation

According to the Tennessee Department of Education, nearly 90% of all high school students graduated on time in the 2021-2022 school year. While that number is quite large, that still leaves a decent number of students without a high school diploma. This, however, does not mean there aren’t…

Make resolutions like a HopeWorks student

Our mission is simple – we want to give Memphians who need a second chance a Christ-centered space to learn and grow through education, counseling and career development programs. The individuals we help are impressive. With the new year quickly approaching, we think everyone should be making resolutions…