Weekly Reflection – The Free Gift that Will Cost You Everything. We live in a time that whatever does not make our lives easier and faster, is quickly replaced with something that does; and my fear today is that this microwave mentality has or could creep into the church. Has it become all about making… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 7/2/24
“Come and See.” (Part 2) Imitating Jesus. He left comfort to enter our world. He prepared himself for the mission. He made Himself available and intentionally developed relationships. He responded to those who showed interest. He shared the gospel. John 1:35-46 John 1:38 Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 6/20/24
Chair 1: “Come and see.” (part 1) This chair represents a seeker, someone who is curious, has questions, they’re looking. Not all unbelievers are in chair 1. Part of disciple making is inviting them into chair 1 so that they can see Jesus, get to know Him, begin to see who He is, what He… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 6/11/24
The Humanity of Jesus – We Can Follow Him Why did Jesus live 33 years here on earth as a human? I believe that the primary reason Jesus lived 33 years on earth was so He could make disciples who would make disciples. So that He could give us a model to follow. “Did Jesus… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 6/3/24
Chairs? Who Cares? Recap Why does the church still exist here on earth? To make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:18-20) What is our motivation for this mission? Love God and love others because God loves us. (Matthew 22:36-30, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15) What are some basic things we must do in order to fulfill this… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 5/28/24
Great Instruction – Prayer – Action – Speak Prayer - Colossians 4:2-4 “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Continue steadfastly - This means we want to be consistent in prayer and persistent in prayer. We are to pray consistently not occasionally, and steadfastly, meaning we persevere, meaning we don't give up. … Continue reading Weekly Reflection 5/14/24
“ The Mission and the Motive “ part 2 The Motive Motive is defined as something that causes a person to act in a certain way or do a certain thing. I believe that our ability to accomplish our goals or objectives or mission is only as good as our motive. That the reason someone… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 4/15/24
The Tomb Is Empty! Therefore… How would you live your life if you knew you could not physically die? It seems that it would have a significant effect on how we live. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 4/2/24
Having been brought by divine grace to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and to surrender our lives to Him, and having been baptized as Christians in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, we now, in reliance on the grace of God, establish this covenant together: In all we do, we will aim to glorify and enjoy the God of our salvation; for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things: to Him be all glory forever. (1 Corinthians 10:31; Romans… Continue reading Living Hope Ministries Membership Covenant
”God isn’t finished yet” “You know what I did learn? That Jesus loved those kids, and so did my parents, and so did the people at church.” “God loves the unlovable.” “He’s called us as followers to love the unlovable as well.” “They were willing to do things that cost them a lot, in all… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 3/11/24
