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Shells Along the Shore 1/30/19
I walked along the beach and noticed Shells along the Shore Some broken, some whole Some colorful, Some plainWe notice shells along the shoreSome broken, some wholeSome colorful, some plainWe choose to collect, we choose to ignoreThose shells along the shoreEvery shell has a storyOf the life they once conta inedSome broken, whome wholeSome colorful, … Continue reading Shells Along the Shore 1/30/19
Defining Moments in Marriage
Yesterday SCOTUS rendered a landmark decision regarding marriage. As you know in a 5-4 decision the court ruled marriage will no longer be limited to one man and one woman. Social Media has exploded with celebration and disdain alike. Some leaders have applauded the decision as a win for civil rights while other leaders have … Continue reading Defining Moments in Marriage
IT IS TIME TO PROVE GOD
At New Hope we have been journeying through “The Story,” a chronological approach to the Bible. It has been wonderful to see how God is building us line upon line and precept upon precept. I love the way we are gaining a view of the big picture of how God works through history. At the … Continue reading IT IS TIME TO PROVE GOD
IT IS TIME TO PROVE GOD
At New Hope we have been journeying through “The Story,” a chronological approach to the Bible. It has been wonderful to see how God is building us line upon line and precept upon precept. I love the way we are gaining a view of the big picture of how God works through history. At the … Continue reading IT IS TIME TO PROVE GOD
Breaking the Silence
2012 another chapter in The Story. In October of 2011 New Hope Church began its journey through The Story, a journey through the Bible in story form. Thus far it has been a great trip. I am getting regular reports of the great impact this is having as people get a perspective on their story … Continue reading Breaking the Silence
Willing and Able To Redeem
At New Hope Church we have been journeying through The Story, a 31 chapter book that organizes the Bible into chronological form. I have been loving walking through the epic of God's love in redeeming a people for His glory. This last week we we looked at the story of Ruth, a Moabite who lost … Continue reading Willing and Able To Redeem
When a brother is caught in a sin…
The news came. I couldn't believe it. I made another call and it was confirmed. A brother, a hero to my kids was arrested. It had already hit the newspapers and now it hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks. Stunned and sick to my stomach, I began to ask the typical questions: What … Continue reading When a brother is caught in a sin…
What I Like About the Church
There are many critics about the Church. But I have been encouraged and challenged about what God is doing and what He will do in the Church. I remember Jesus saying He would build His church. That is comforting. He will not fail. Where I get lost, and maybe you do too, is when I … Continue reading What I Like About the Church
O Little Town of Bethlehem
I made my first trip to Bethlehem, the lyrical town that filled my Christmas imagination. After visiting The Church of the Nativity I was met with the reality of life that faces Palestinians every day. The place where the Prince of Peace was born is plagued with the wall. The Christmas Card picture in my … Continue reading O Little Town of Bethlehem
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