by joe | Nov 5, 2015 | Newsletter
I am sure at one time or another most people ask questions like “God is real?” These questions can also be phrased as “Does God care about me?” or “Why does God allow suffering?” All of these questions really point to our questioning the reality of God and the His...
by joe | Oct 29, 2015 | Newsletter
What we find funny often points to a life experience that many share in common. All the in-law jokes remind us of the struggle between father/mother-in-law and son/daughter-in-law. They point to very real relationship issues in most families. The way our culture...
by joe | Oct 29, 2015 | Newsletter
We had a great workday at the property on Saturday. Thank you to everyone that came out to help. We got a ton of work done. We were able to collect a couple tons (literally) of garbage as well as a number of loads of vegetation. The property looks better each week. ...
by joe | Oct 22, 2015 | Newsletter
I want to begin by saying Thank You to everyone that has been serving at Living Hope. I am continually humbled by all that is done by the different members of our team. I see it each Sunday at our services and I see it during the week. There are people helping to...
by joe | Oct 22, 2015 | Newsletter
I think that it is safe to state that American’s are obsessed with sex. Sex seems to be a requirement for successful advertising. It seems that every sitcom and movie is required to include at least one scene and or instance of sexual humor. It seems that it is the...
by joe | Oct 15, 2015 | Newsletter
It is humbling the way that the Lord is using our marriage series “Happily Ever After.” I want to say Thank You to my wonderful wife Caryl for joining me this week to share six practical essential to team parenting. If you are interested, you can find the message here...
by joe | Oct 15, 2015 | Newsletter
All of us at one time or another will face life changing events. I am not sure which ones would be on your top-ten list but I wonder if it would include children. I know that the first child represents a huge life change for both the husband and the wife. Yet this...
by joe | Sep 12, 2015 | Newsletter
One author has described marriage as falling into one of the four seasons. The spring and summer season are those wonderful times when a couple communicates and connects. The sad reality is that most eventually drive into the fall or winter seasons that are filled...
by joe | Sep 3, 2015 | Newsletter
I was recently discussing with some friends a “successful” regional ministry that collapsed. This ministry was a model for some and the source of jealousy for others. I am sure that it left many questioning their own church’s ministry and their effectiveness in...
by joe | Aug 27, 2015 | Newsletter
Most of the time when I hear a reference to God’s people worshiping it is connected with a worship service. It seems that for many people worship is about singing. I was reminded this past week that worship, for the follower of Christ, is about a lot more than just...
