by joe | Jan 24, 2019 | Newsletter
It was a great Sunday this past weekend. It is exciting to see how the Lord is working in hearts and lives. One of the highlights each week is the buzz of people connecting with each other before and after the service. Please continue to pray for the site development....
by joe | Jan 16, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I am exposed to many differing perspectives on God. It is sad that many people are struggling with misguided bitterness. Yes, many of those angry with God have been hurt by a follower, not by God Himself. There are others that are upset that God did not do what...
by joe | Jan 16, 2019 | Newsletter
I want to give a shout out to each person that is serving the Lord at Living Hope. We have been working so hard for so long that it is easy to take each other for granted. I am reminded of Hebrews 6:10 “For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love...
by joe | Jan 11, 2019 | Newsletter
Let me encourage you to be praying about developing our new church site. We have come to a point where many different pieces of the puzzle are starting to fall into place. We need the Lord’s wisdom for each of these areas. Let me encourage you to pray for those on the...
by joe | Jan 10, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I love being around new believers! There is something about their passion that is contagious. Just like camping, however, the fire will go out if there is an absence of fuel and/or oxygen. It is sad when followers of Jesus Christ lose their passion for Jesus. So...
by joe | Jan 4, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Many people would assume that knowledge and wisdom are the same. They might also think that being smart about something, or intellectual, is also the same as wisdom. This perspective finds it roots in the Greek/Roman world view. The Hebraic world view in the...
by joe | Jan 4, 2019 | Newsletter
Happy New Year! It is exciting to think that we have 361 days ahead of us to become more like Jesus and to touch the lives of others! So what are your spiritual goals for the next 12 months? I challenge you to adopt at least one. I want to say thanks to Pastor Zac for...
by joe | Dec 27, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Many years ago we hiked the Grand Canyon as a family. One of the many highlights was going to the Ranger Talks in the evening. This particular evening, there was going to be a scorpion hunt once it was dark enough. The specifics of the talk on the night life in...
by joe | Dec 27, 2018 | Newsletter
I hope that you are able to enjoy your Christmas holiday. This is a very special time of the year. We do want to pray the families impacted by the government shutdown. We also need to pray for our national leaders in working through these issues. I want to say Thank...
by joe | Dec 20, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I realize that with the legalization of Marijuana in many states, it would be easy to interpret my question in the wrong way. The old saying “taking the high road” speaks to being a person of integrity. It refers to doing the right thing even when it is not...
