Aug 3, 2018 | Weekly Thoughts
Pastor’s Word Over the last few years I have become an avid golfer. Now being avid doesn’t mean I am any good. Golf definitely keeps me humble, a fine spiritual quality. But humility isn’t the only lesson I learn from golf. It reminds me how important choices...
Jul 12, 2018 | Weekly Thoughts
Pastor’s Word You did it! More theologically on point, God did it through you. Several months back Hope was lagging far behind its budget and facing the imminent need to tighten its ministry “belt” and forgo some great ministry opportunities. And then God’s...
May 31, 2018 | Weekly Thoughts
Pastor’s Word This Sunday is “Youth Sunday” at Hope. Our teens will take over full leadership of the service: the music, welcome time, receiving the offering, and testifying about how God has been moving in their lives. It will also feature a moment where we get...
May 29, 2018 | Weekly Thoughts
Pastor’s Word I think it is sad that it needs to be said, but I admit it needs to be said, and loudly: Sexual harassment, sexual assault or violence against women in any form is never, ever okay. The need to say this is precipitated partially because several...
May 17, 2018 | Weekly Thoughts
Pastor’s Word I have this love-hate relationship with technology. I love that in some ways it has made the Gospel and Hope Chapel more accessible to people…and people always matter! Hundreds of people listen to our on-line podcasts each week. Face Book Live has...
May 4, 2018 | Weekly Thoughts
Pastor’s Word This past Sunday I issued a strong challenge for many long-term regular attenders to take the step of becoming “formal” members of Hope Chapel. Sometimes I hear the rationale that the Bible doesn’t mention membership and therefore they avoid it as...
