by joe | Jan 16, 2020 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Have you ever wondered why you do some of the things you do? It may be simply because of what you think others will think of you! You and I could wish that we were impervious to this pressure in our lives, but we are not. Our challenge is to...
by joe | Jan 16, 2020 | Newsletter
I enjoy the snow. It seems to cause us to slow down and do things that we normally would not do. I hope that we were able to take advantage of the “snow days.” Just a reminder to check the church website at www.alivinghope.net for any weather cancellations. We will...
by joe | Jan 9, 2020 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It seems to me we live in a culture that celebrates the victim. Now, I believe in standing up for the oppressed. I am not speaking about overlooking those that are oppressed or struggling. I speaking of a person holding a $5 coffee with all...
by joe | Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is good to be back doing the Newsletter. I took a little break to attempt to dial things down over the holidays and spend time with family. It is exciting to think that we have a new year before us. It has been an amazing and busy year. Now we get to be a part of...
by joe | Dec 18, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I find myself thinking that our world is pretty messed up right now. Now, I am sure that this is not something new for humanity. But I have sure been burdened by all the drama. It seems we are experiencing a tsunami of despair. Yet, I am hopeful. Christmas...