Posts by Paul Johnson (Page 6)
How Big is our God?
I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed today. I’ve got a lot I want and need to do but not nearly enough time to do it. This pandemic has been a bit of a shock to the system. As I was taking my concerns to the Lord however I was struck with the thought: Is this trial making me see God as bigger or smaller? When I’m overwhelmed and distracted my God gets smaller and weaker. I think that I’ve got to…
What do we do now?
Yesterday morning I received an email update on my myPanera coffee subscription. A month ago I purchased unlimited coffee for $9 thinking that I have several meetings a week with people in coffee shops and I could save some cash if I consolidated them to Panera. In addition I’d have opportunity to be at the same place regularly and meet random people and workers which would therefore give me a chance to build relationships with those outside my circle. What…
Living Hope Church Announcements March 29, 2020
Sermon By Pastor Paul Johnson: The Two Realities Here’s How to Stay Connected!Church – Sunday 10am there will be a video posted that they can watch from Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/discoverlivinghope/) or our website (https://discoverlivinghope.com/when-and-where-we-meet/). There will be a video hangout after the service here https://meet.google.com/ozj-rxob-ojcOtherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 631-954-2368 and enter this PIN: 681 209 805#It should run out of a web browser so no need to have an account or download anything. Small groups should continue to connect throughout the week through phone,…
Rejoice? Really?
How ya feeling today? Like skipping, dancing, whooping and laughing? Well, maybe laughing but not in “I’m so happy” sense, more in the life is nuts sense. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! — Philippians 4:4 (CSB) Rejoice. Have joy… always. That’s tough to do. The Apostle Paul calls us to rejoice. Right in the same passage he says don’t be anxious but pray and you will be guarded by God’s peace. I think that…
Don’t just distract yourself!
Got some extra downtime? Feel like you’re not sure what to do? Last night my wife and I watched The Repair Shop on Netflix. It’s a British show about repairing antiques. They tell the story of three different people and the objects that they have cherished for sometimes generations, how they were broken and then how the craftsmen at the shop repair them bringing them back to their former glory. It’s a relaxing way to spend a half hour at…
Thoughts on the Virus
Here we go folks! Corona virus has come to Rochester! But, we’d like to encourage you to do what you should always do: Trust God and Love People. Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas,Psalm 46:2 (CSB) God expects that his children will trust in him in the face of any danger he allows. And that trusting in him will allow us to love him and those…
Who do you go to for help?
So David fled and escaped and went to Samuel at Ramah and told him everything Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel left and stayed at Naioth. — 1 Samuel 19:18 (CSB) We need help. Doing life isolated and alone is unwise at best and deadly at worst. But, who you run to for help is also really important. Do you go to someone who always agrees with you and just pacifies you in your place of trouble?…
Workshop for Dads
Join Living Hope Dads as we work on being great fathers to our kids – Saturday 7:30am at Charlie’s house!
Marriage & Life Couples Conference 2020
Hi Living Hope couples, This winter we are partnering with Coulee Rock Church in LaCrosse, Wisconsin for a couples conference! The Marriage & Life Conference will take place in LaCrosse on February 7th-8th, 2020. The speakers will be Brad and Annette Barrett from Stonebrook Community Church in Ames, IA. Please see the attached brochure for more details. Here’s our topic:Marriage—such a unique, intense, and glorious relationship—there is no other human relationship like it. It has such potential for glory… and heartache. We…