by joe | Oct 10, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
One of the challenges for a follower of Jesus is a lack of action. It is easy to talk about living out the life of a follower of Jesus. We can also learn about how to live as a follower. Yet when we don’t move to live out Jesus teaching in our lives it is an epic...
by joe | Oct 10, 2019 | Newsletter
This past Sunday we launched our “Step In Faith” stewardship campaign. We are on the verge of moving to our property and have a few items that need to be wrapped up. The campaign is a time to focus on building our faith as we experience God working through us to...
by joe | Oct 2, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I would like to ask a simple question, “Do you believe that God is good?” Now, I wish that we could have the conversation in person. The reason is, I question our first response as followers of Jesus. We have been taught that God is good. We...
by joe | Oct 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
It is a blessing for me to be a part of Living Hope. I am continually humbled at that Lord’s working in our midst. We are seeing so many great things happen on so many levels, yet we also have those that are walking through tough times. It is a blessing for me to...
by joe | Sep 26, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I would like to suggest that your next greatest need, after those required for physical existence like water and food, might just be love. I am thinking of our need to be loved, yes all of us. Take a moment to ponder this. I am reminded each...
by joe | Sep 26, 2019 | Newsletter
It has been another busy week at the Church property. You may have noticed all the trenches crisscrossing the site. These are for the installation of the utilities and communication to the buildings. The biggest answer to prayer has been locking down the primary...
by joe | Sep 19, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
One of the lessons that Jesus has been teaching me over the last several years is the importance of walking with Him step by step. Now, I have also been committed to living this way. Yet, all to often I slip back into wanting to take the lead...
by joe | Sep 19, 2019 | Newsletter
I want to give a shout out to Pastor Berney and all those helping with AWANA. This past Sunday we began our AWANA year. I am reminded of the vital importance of ministries like this that help your people learn God’s truth. Thank You! I want to give a shout...
by joe | Sep 11, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I don’t know if you have ever stopped to notice, but just about everyone has some premonition of life after death. It does not matter where I have been in the world or the different people that I have encountered in my life, it seems as if most and maybe all have...
by joe | Sep 11, 2019 | Newsletter
Well fall has arrived, or at least it seems that way with the return of the fall showers. I find it an exciting time because it marks the beginning of a New Year of ministry. I am sure that once again it will be an exciting year, as we move into our 19th year of...