Rob Hoskins: Living in the Messy Middle

If I’d been born at any other time in human history, I’d be blind right now. Weeks after my first daughter was born, I woke up one morning and couldn’t see anything out of my left eye. I went to the doctor and then to the hospital. Sure enough, they started examining my left eye. They brought in a specialist. Then another. Then a third. You know something’s really wrong when they bring in a third specialist. They looked at me and said, “You have the thinnest retinas we’ve ever seen. Your left one is fully detached. Your right one is about to […]

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Rob Hoskins: The Gift of Community

My cell phone rang, and it was the type of call you never want to receive. A OneHope team member had been in a horrific motorcycle accident. He was fighting for his life, and it was unclear whether he would make it through the night. I immediately sent an urgent message to my team, asking for prayers for wisdom for the medical professionals treating him. Responses began pouring in. As I reflect on a season that encourages us to pause and give thanks for our blessings, I’m reminded of one of life’s greatest gifts — the gift of community. In […]

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Rob Hoskins: Here and Now

One of my greatest joys in life is witnessing the vibrancy of the global Church during my travels. Whether it’s congregations here in South Florida or Christian communities in distant parts of the world, the Church continues to be a dynamic force, a beautiful expression of people sharing the light of Christ across cultures and continents. Yet, as we reflect on this shared mission, one might ask: what makes sharing the Gospel in 2024 distinct from other times in history? Changing times While some may claim we live in an era of “unprecedented change,” the truth is that change has […]

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Rob Hoskins: Ikigai: A Helpful Tool for Reflection  

At the OneHope Florida office, we recently said farewell to a cohort of more than 20 summer interns – bright students and new graduates eager to use their learned skills for the benefit of the ministry. These young adults represent a larger cohort who serve global teams throughout the year. A question I often receive from young people in their life stage is, “What do I do with my life?”  If you’re a Christ-follower, this question should be met with time spent in earnest prayer, seeking the Lord for guidance and direction. Asking trusted friends and mentors to shed light […]

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Rob Hoskins: Why Hasn’t the Great Commission Been Fulfilled?

At the Olympics, the world converges in a stunning display of unity and excellence, showcasing an incredible array of human talent and determination. Athletes from many nations and backgrounds come together during this grand celebration of athleticism and sportsmanship that transcends borders and cultural differences. Some track and field events seem to be over in a flash — literal years of an athlete’s work condensed into a sprint that lasts seconds. I can’t help but wonder what the comparison would be if the organizers pulled a random spectator from the crowd to also participate in the event, providing a stark […]

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Rob Hoskins: 6 Ways to Engage Your Teen in Healthy Spiritual Rhythms 

With the school bells dismissing kids for summer, the break in normal routine begs the question — how can we, as parents, grandparents, guardians and mentors, use this time strategically to encourage the next generation to engage in healthy spiritual habits in every season?  In OneHope’s Global Youth Culture study, when focusing on data from North America, more than half of surveyed teens said they were Christians, but only 8% displayed traits of engaging in healthy spiritual formation habits, like regularly reading the Bible.  The formative teenage years usher in challenging questions as young people wrestle with direction for their lives, what […]

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Rob Hoskins: Perfectly Imperfect

My mom never uttered empty words — she spoke life and truth everywhere she went. She was a consistent example, full of true wisdom, and had a unique ability to make me smile.  But she could also be…irritably on time…showing up 15 minutes early and then ask me why I was late. Frankly, she didn’t suffer fools very well either, often being impatient when people’s minds didn’t move at the speed of hers. I also always wondered why, with all of her reading and knowledge, her superior intellect, and creative brilliance, she wasn’t as generous as she could have been […]

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