by joe | Sep 9, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog, Uncategorized
20 years! Yes, Living Hope is 20 years old. I was recently asked how long we spent setting up and tearing down each Sunday at Marcus Whitman Jr High. The answer is actually 19 years plus one year when we did not meet. I recently calculated that during the 19...
by joe | Sep 3, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It can seem sometimes like we are on the hamster wheel of life. This is especially true when it comes to our evaluation of ourselves when compared with others. While I cannot speak for everyone, I am sure that most of us struggle with this in some form. The...
by joe | Sep 3, 2021 | Newsletter
It was a great blessing to have Pastor Tom Ruhlman as a guest speaker this Sunday. I really enjoyed sitting under his ministry from 2 Corinthians 11 on Authentic Ministry. I was reminded of how God works in our lives in real time when reflecting on our meeting way...
by joe | Aug 25, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Our culture despises humility as a character trait. It is interesting that while we despise humility, we also admire it. You just have to consume a small sampling of current media before you encounter this attitude against humility. We see it...
by joe | Aug 25, 2021 | Newsletter
I want to give a “shout out” to George and Tyna Hansen. It was great to have a “third” service on Sunday as they renewed their vows. I also wanted to thank them for providing lunch after the ceremony. I also want to thank all our people that rolled up their sleeves to...
by joe | Aug 19, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
“Cheer up ye saints of God, There’s nothing to worry about; Nothing to make you feel afraid, Nothing to make you doubt; Remember Jesus saves you; So why not trust him and shout, You’ll be sorry you worried at all, tomorrow morning.”...
by joe | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Let me encourage you to take some time to spend with family this summer. I know that we are running out of time, but August and September are two of the best months to take advantage of the Pacific Northwest. I am excited to launch our first full year of ministry this...
by joe | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
I want to say Thanks to Pastor Mark Suko for his ministry to our congregation this past Sunday. It was a blessing to have him and his wife, Nancy, with us once again. I am reminded of the importance of investing in others. They have been a model of this for me and...
by joe | Aug 12, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I wonder if you have ever heard the phrase, “Falling on one’s sword?” I think that we all understand that it refers to a soldier literally taking his own life to avoid capture by the enemy. But what does it mean as a metaphor for Christian living and growth? ...
by joe | Aug 5, 2021 | Newsletter
One of the great blessings in my life is to be the beneficiary of other more godly individuals in my life. I am indebted to those that have invested in my life. I am also thankful that the Lord gave me the grace to put myself under those individuals. My life and...
