It is amazing what you can see when you look at something from an elevated position. I remember reading an account of jungle explorers that would climb a tree to get perspective on their location above the forest canopy. The same is true in our lives. The reality is that we often are limited to… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 10-27-2021
We experienced another reminder of God’s blessing. Some of you know that we have been working on adding a “man door” to the Ministry Center storage unit to make it more accessible. We were having a difficult time sourcing the security door and frame needed. It just so happens that the Lord provided the exact… Continue Reading
From Where Does My Hope Come?
Looking back over my life I have had many of my hopes dashed. It could have been hope that my favorite team would win a championship. It could also be the my hope for myself or another person that was unrealized. If my understanding of hope is limited to my experiences I would be robbing… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 10-21-2021
What a blessing it is to be a part of Living Hope. It is humbling to witness God’s working in individual’s lives in so many different areas of our ministry. One of the greatest blessings is seeing the hunger to know God and His word. I personally enjoy the conversation about the Lord and how… Continue Reading
What Are My Chains?
I have been thinking much about the benefits of our freedom to choose. Recently we were praying and someone prayed for our freedom. It struck me that the follower of Jesus is free regardless of their life situation. This leads us to ask ourselves, “What are my chains” of what is holding me back from… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 10-14-2021
It seems as if my thoughts, as I have mentioned to others, is that we are here at this time for a specific purpose. I am excited for what the Lord can do in us and through us as we work together for the “faith of the gospel.” I want to say Thank You to… Continue Reading
Living A Life Worth Living!
One of the greatest blessings in life is living a life that is worth living. Our family likes to camp, but I am not sure that I would enjoying doing it all the time. The same holds for vacations and others activities. I enjoying getting away for a break, but if it goes too long… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 10-7-2021
This past Sunday was a wonderful day! I am so glad that we rescheduled the event. I was reminded of how much Living Hope has been blessed by the Lord. I know that many of you were encouraged as well. I want to thank everyone that celebrated with us Sunday whether present in body or… Continue Reading
Time to Move Forward!
It is time for followers of Jesus Christ and the church of Jesus Christ to move forward. I continue to hear of churches that are being torn apart over differences of perspective. This is nothing new as we have record of the same thing happening in the churches of the New Testament. My heart breaks… Continue Reading
Rising Above the Cultural Issues
If you are struggling with what you are hearing and the direction that things are going, you are not alone. This should be the feeling of Jesus’ followers. The Bible reminds us that there is a good reason for the dissidence of heart for those who have been transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.… Continue Reading