by joe | Sep 21, 2023 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I am thinking that one description of “life” could be a never-ending parade of situations. It could be issues with ourselves, other or just life itself. Life is a never-ending line of concerns. The opportunity is to see these not at obstacles...
by joe | Sep 15, 2023 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
There are some things in life that just seem to be harder than others. Have you ever noticed how hard it is to do those things that require discipline? It could be shedding a few pounds or doing that chore that you just do not enjoy doing. All...
by joe | Sep 7, 2023 | Missions, Newsletter
It is amazing to see what the Lord can do when we let Him work through us. I am being a little nostalgic as I ponder Living Hope’s 22nd Anniversary this next week. It has been one of the greatest opportunities in my life. I’m thankful to have...
by joe | Aug 31, 2023 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Our great oversight, living in a culture of instant gratification, is missing the blessing of not getting what I want. We have been tricked into believing that meeting my wants results in happiness. Yes, there are times that it is true, but let us not forget the...
by joe | Aug 23, 2023 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It seems the summer travel is a season for obstacles. Over the last month everywhere I go there is a traffic jam. The reasons have ranged from road construction, to accidents and just driving at the wrong time of the day, rush hour. The truth...
by joe | Aug 17, 2023 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have had the privilege of visiting some of the greatest places in our county both on foot and by car. I remember one time on a car trip to Southern California that took the wrong exit heading through Sacramento. I was convinced that we had successfully...
by joe | Aug 10, 2023 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Trust may be one of the greatest challenges for the human species. The reason why trust is so hard is it requires us to depend on someone or something else. It also goes against our natural preference for security and hence control. Trust is also hard because it...
by joe | Aug 3, 2023 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have never come across a person that enjoys traffic. I know I don’t! For that matter is seems people have an aversion to any kind of lines or delays. If you are like me, you will do almost anything to avoid these hold ups. I will avoid...
by joe | Jul 26, 2023 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It is a safe assumption that all of us have waded through swamps of discouragement. The danger of lumbering along in our despondency is our discouragement only grows. One of the best things that we can do to break this vicious cycle is to...
by joe | Jul 21, 2023 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
The culture is continually pressing us to adopt its definition of “success.” Just look at the advertisements. All it takes to be successful is the purchase of their product. Investors on the other hand promise financial success with a purchase...
