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5 Lessons I Have Learned From My Time Overseas
As the great theologian Bob Wiley said so many years ago, “I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful… I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful… I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful…” For those of you who have not seen What About Bob? (spoiler alert? Not...
Neighborhood Hospitality
Biblical Framework of Hospitality
Why Small Groups at Hope Community Church? (Three Pillars)
As followers of Christ we are commanded to live in community with other Christians (e.g. Heb. 10:24-25). This community is called “the church.” The command to live in community isn’t an antiquated notion designed for people living in the first century. God is alive...
Progression of Relationships
Relationships are a wonderful gift the Lord has given us in this life. He, in his all-knowing nature, knew that we need others, we are not meant to do this life alone. While relationships are a gift, they can also be tough. Change is often taking place in...
Three R’s of Accountability
When sharing one's life with others it can sometimes be hard to think of what to say. Our natural tendencies can be to pray for our best friend's sick grandma or the neighbor’s dog that lost a leg. While those things are important, it’s important to create an...
Justice Requested, Justice Received
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. — Micah 6:8 The year 2020 has brought us two crucial things: COVID-19 and increased awareness of systemic racism in our...
Spiritual Gifts – What Are They?
Here are three New Testament texts that give us a better understanding of what Spiritual gifts are all about. Take some time to read and reflect on these passages. Romans 12:3-8 (NIV) 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself...
Developing My Spiritual Gifts
Developing My Spiritual Gifts - Worksheet
Facilitating a Small Group Bible Discussion
Facilitating a Small Group Bible Discussion We believe in life-on-life ministry, meaning that people are truly and significantly changed only as others come alongside them in authentic community. Therefore, Hope values small groups as an opportunity to interact with...