Category: general discussions

Often when we hear about the “good news”, we hear about God’s love as free, no strings attached? And yet what about the high cost of following Jesus. In his book “The Cost Of Discipleship”, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (a Pastor who died in a Nazi concentration camp for opposing Hitler) distinguishes between costly grace and cheap…

A great time, and a huge blessing to have this potluck in our new fellowship hall. Thanks to all who helped make this evening a great success!

Someone was reading the story of Jonah and asked a really good question: Was Jonah really swallowed by a whale, or is that just a parable? It makes a great children’s story or song, but is it for real? If you’re not familiar with the story, you can read it here. Once again I encourage…

Hey everyone, please pray for our Pledge Sunday this coming weekend as we give the people at Hope the opportunity to pledge their support to the mission and ministry of our Church. This is a first step in a long term goal of basing our Ministry Investment Plan (MIP, formerly ‘budget’) completely on the pledges…

We’ve just heard the word, our site is full. See for yourself! This is very exciting, since we are among the few sites that are already full. Our Encounter Group (advanced SERVE to develop leadership and ministry gifts) has 3 applicants, with room for 2 more. Let the prayer and preparations begin!!!

Time for another discussion? I will lead the way, but if you have a question or issue you would like to have discussed, feel free to raise it here. My question for today is one that many people ask, and struggle with: Why does God allow suffering? If He is compassionate and all-powerful, why doesn’t…

Recently I’ve been preaching about how God speaks to us. But in talking with people, I realize that many do not know what I mean when I say “God speaks to me”. Does God speak to you, and if so, how? I look forward to hearing your thoughts, but one word of advice: KEEP IT…