by joe | Nov 30, 2018 | Newsletter
I was reminded this past weekend of how blessed we are as a people. It was great to have our family in town. We were able to spend some great time together. I hope that you were able to take time this past week to Thank the Lord for all that He has done. Now begins...
by joe | Nov 22, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
The top news yesterday was a senseless act of evil in Chicago. The media pushed into our lives is a constant stream that reminds us that we live in a broken world. We are bombarded with the consequences of anger and of selfishness. If we are not careful, the noise...
by joe | Nov 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving. I want each of you to know that I am thankful for you. Our congregation recently passed the 17 year mark in September. It has been an incredible journey with the Lord. I am thankful to Him for the privilege of being a a part of what He is doing....
by joe | Nov 15, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
How would you respond to this question if you could only answer with a ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ “Would you be content with food, water and shelter?” What is your response, ‘yes I would be content” or “no I would not be content.” You might be surprised on how the Bible would...
by joe | Nov 15, 2018 | Newsletter
I just want to give a shout out to all the Veterans as we celebrated Veteran’s day this past week. I am thankful for those that have served our nation. Thank You. So Thanksgiving is next week. Just a reminder that our church offices will be closed for the Holiday. Let...
by joe | Nov 9, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Contentment can be described many different ways. We can speak of happiness, satisfaction, fulfillment and even our purpose or meaning in life. At the end of the day these and other descriptions reflect a lack of contentment. We should not be surprised that the Bible...
by joe | Nov 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
It is exciting to see God’s working in our congregation. I would encourage you to take a few minutes each Sunday to connect with the new individuals that have been fellowshipping at Living Hope. I would also ask you to pray for those wrestling through illnesses. It is...
by joe | Nov 1, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
You don’t have to be too involved in our world right now to know that things, politically, are a mess. Now part of it is stimulated by the run up to a contentious election. But I am not talking about one parties’ perspective but the atmosphere of near hatred between...
by joe | Nov 1, 2018 | Newsletter
I happen to be back in Pittsburgh visiting family as I write this to you. I want to ask you to take time to pray for our nation and to remember those that are suffering from the shooting at the Synagogue here. I am reminded of Jesus words to his followers in Luke 18:1...
by joe | Oct 25, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It is easy to be consumed with the crazy busyness of our lifestyles. I was recently reminiscing on our schedule with five school age kids living at home. It was a phase when our schedules were dictated by family activities. You know- get this child to this and pick up...
