January 28, 2019
True Contentment
Contentment is easier said than done. It is what everyone of us longs for - to be at peace from within and be filled with joy in our inner beings.
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January 2, 2019
The Long Ride Home
Like Mary, we travel to “Dad’s side of the family” each Christmas. There are songs about heading to Grandma’s for Christmas because it is a trip full of anticipation and
December 10, 2018
Don’t Grinch the Spirit
December is the most stressful month of the year for me. Nevertheless, in the midst of grading, shopping, and the hustle-and-bustle, I’ve noticed more opportunities to “pursue love … especially
November 26, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving
In this season of giving thanks, reflecting on gratitude, I want to give thanks for the people of Hope Church. So often, as a pastor, I teach or organize a
November 19, 2018
To Be Known
Last week a few of us from Hope attended a training session for church teams being matched with refugee families. The speaker shared from her experiences with refugees that have
November 13, 2018
Fully Known
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. (1 Corinthians 13:12) When the Apostle
November 6, 2018
Worshiping with the Saints
All Saints Day On November 4, all of Hope Church gathered together in one worship service. I hope that you were encouraged by seeing new and different faces in the sanctuary,
September 12, 2018
Worship in Community
One of the joys of doing crossover ministry is that we do not have to do our work alone. Being a crossover church means that we as staff can share
August 27, 2018
Why Triad/Quad Groups?
For many years, churches assumed that the one-on-one model was the paradigm to disciple people. The problem has been that very few Christians see themselves as qualified to disciple anyone.
August 20, 2018
Port Arthur – my first mission trip
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” James 4:10 I expected to make new friends, have compassion, and learn humility when I embarked on