by joe | Jul 25, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I was reminded that God holds those that are mature to a higher standard. It is easy for those that have greater knowledge, being in Christ longer or have experienced more to look down on those that may be lacking in these areas. Yet, the Bible reminds us that...
by joe | Jul 18, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
We live during a very sexually tempting time. The media and culture are pressuring us on all fronts with temptations to gratify our own desires. This is a huge problem today in culture at large and among those that are professing followers of Jesus Christ. I...
by joe | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
I want to give a shout out to everyone that is helping with Soccer Camp. It begins next Monday. Let me encourage you to continue to pray for this year’s camp. If you have signed up to help and for some reason have not been contacted, would you please reach out to...
by joe | Jul 11, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
There are many sayings that we quote to justify doing what we want. Like the one that states, “It is better to ask for forgiveness than permission!” Another statement would be “I did it just because I can!” Now, I realize that these two...
by joe | Jul 11, 2019 | Newsletter, Uncategorized
I have been reminded this week of the spiritual battle we are fighting as followers of Jesus and as a local congregation. Our congregation has been over the top loving and caring for others but I have noticed it in several different ways. There are those that are...
by joe | Jul 4, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
This week, as we celebrate the birth of our nation on July 4th we are reminded of the sacrifices of the founding fathers and the freedom that we enjoy. There is a paradox to freedom, that a person can be positionally free but is not practically free. This can...
by joe | Jul 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
It is beneficial for us to take a moment on July 4th to think about what God has done in and through our nation. I am reminded that we are facing a number of challenges, yet it is still a great country. And we are also here to make a difference. I am thankful for our...
by joe | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
How would you answer this question? I mean, if you are like me, it is always someone else’s fault. It is hard to imagine how I could ever be wrong. And as much as I want to believe that I am perfect, the Bible reminds me that I am just as culpable as anyone else...
by joe | Jun 28, 2019 | Newsletter
What a joy to hold our newest granddaughter this week. It reminds me of the precious human. First, I want to encourage prayer for all the new little ones and moms that we are expecting in the days and weeks ahead at Living Hope. It is a great time with 7 little ones...
by joe | Jun 20, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
One of the mistakes of many followers of Jesus Christ is that they make faith in Christ an individual thing. But as we study the Bible we come to realize that my being a follower of Jesus is about much more than just me. It is about my family of faith, my church....
