by joe | Sep 6, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Perseverance, it is something that you probably don’t think about but something that has impacted your life. Perseverance results when someone embraces the challenges and difficulties in life. It is perseverance that leads to the rewards of life and of heaven. Would...
by joe | Sep 6, 2018 | Newsletter
It is hard to believe that another summer is quickly passing. The exciting part of reaching the end of summer for me is that it is the beginning of a new ministry year. It means that Living Hope will celebrate its 17th year of existence. And just like with a 17 year...
by joe | Aug 30, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
The Bible reminds us that our heart tricks us. It causes us to miss things about ourselves that others clearly see. It causes us to put ourselves first without realizing it. The simple truth of the matter is that every human being has a natural preference towards...
by joe | Aug 30, 2018 | Newsletter
This weekend we celebrate a number of things unofficially. We celebrate the end of summer. We celebrate, well at least some parent do, the return to school. Others will celebrate a three day weekend. What we are officially celebrating is remembering those that have...
by joe | Aug 16, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Most of us dislike conflict! It is something that we try to avoid, if at all possible. Our dislike often leads us to ignore it, or attempt to minimize what has happened. The danger of this approach of “Conflict Avoidance” is that it results in significant...
by joe | Aug 16, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Wow! what a great time at Youth and Family Camp this past week at Lake Cushman. A big thanks to Pastor Zac and Carol for all their work. I also want to give a shout out to Carrie L for her help. Also I want to thank Pastor Berney for bringing the challenge from the...
by joe | Aug 9, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have talked to many people over the years that have been wronged. When I have spoken to them about the need to forgive, the response, “I could never forgive them!” And then they offer a reason such as, “I could never forget.” Another response might be “If I did they...
by joe | Aug 9, 2018 | Newsletter
Family Camp is here and you are invited to join us out at Lake Cushman. The official dates for this year’s camp is August 10th-12th. We are encouraging those not able to camp to join us on Saturday August 11th for a day of fun. Bring stuff to eat, relax and have fun...
by joe | Aug 2, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I was recently asked “Why do I not have joy at work?” The question was driven by having to work with a difficult coworker. I think that most people have faced the challenge of working with others that make the workplace difficult. The collateral damage is that these...
by joe | Aug 2, 2018 | Newsletter
I want to say Thank You to Pastor Berney and everyone else that covered the bases as I got away for a couple days of vacation to Eastern Washington. It was great to be able to spend time with some of our family. Thank you. Just a final reminder that Family Camp is...
