by joe | Mar 24, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I am not asking if you have a criminal record! I am asking if you have Biblical standards that guide your life choices. Your convictions are a reflection of what you believe that serve as guard rails in your life to keep you from going off the cliff. One source...
by joe | Mar 24, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Are you a person with Biblical convictions? I hope that you will considering taking steps to avoid sin and stand strong against temptation. I encourage you to listen to Sunday’s message, “Live by Holiness,” as we looked at Jesus’ example on facing temptation. Ladies,...
by joe | Mar 16, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I love watch domino displays, you know the kind where you trip the first one and then it trips the next all the way down the line. It is amazing how complex these displays can be, and when they work properly all the dominos topple one by one. We take for granted that...
by joe | Mar 16, 2017 | Newsletter
I have really been enjoying preparing for our new series “Life Lessons” from the life of Jesus. I would encourage you to join us this Sunday as we look at another account and allow the Lord to speak into our lives. The Youth Mall Hunt is this Sunday. I want to say...
by joe | Mar 9, 2017 | Newsletter
I am continually reminded of the blessing of being a follower of Jesus. This past week (March 2nd) I celebrated my 35th year as a follower of Jesus. There have been absolutely no regrets. I am so thankful that someone took the interest to share the message of Jesus...
by joe | Mar 9, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I can remember the challenge of those days of rounding up 4 young children and getting them ready for anything let alone church attendance. It was even more challenging in our home because the burden fell on my wife. My duties as the Pastor required me to be there...
by joe | Mar 2, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Have you noticed that we live in a culture of instant gratification? I am pretty sure that all of us have been impacted. We complain when drive thru service is not fast enough, or if the line is too long at the store, or if someone does not respond to our text message...
by joe | Mar 2, 2017 | Newsletter
I want to say congratulations to the four people that were baptized this week. It was exciting to hear how the Lord has been working in your lives and the role that Living Hope has played in that. We are praying for you to continue to grow in the Lord. I want to say...
by joe | Feb 23, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Most of us know the chorus of the famous country song “Take this Job and Shove It” by Johnny Paycheck. I am sure that many of us, at one time, have entertained the thought of being able to leave the job that we were doing. Yet, we should not be surprised that God...
by joe | Feb 23, 2017 | Newsletter
It was good to be back to visit family this past week. I want to say thanks to everyone that stepped in to help out while I was gone. We had a great time seeing family on the other side of the country. Thank You. There are a couple of exciting things happening this...
