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Good Friday and Easter
Today we celebrate Good Friday and look forward to Easter. This time of year should easily be bigger than Christmas as we remember Christ’s death and resurrection. God’s plan throughout the ages, from creation, the fall, through the nation of Israel, the law and the prophets all comes together at this point in history. God becoming the man Jesus is a big deal. But, how much more so Jesus dying a sinner’s death and then being raised from the dead by the…
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…
Living Hope Church Announcements for April 5
Sermon by Charlie Meyer: The Arrival 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. The hangout will be more ordered this week so that it will be…
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…
Living Hope Church Announcements March 22, 2020
Sermon by Charlie Meyer: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Online Sermon –Sunday, March 22, 2020Instead of being held at the Creative Stars Academy building, church will be streamed over Facebook until further notice. If anyone would like to join a small group to gather and watch the sermon, contact Charlie Meyer. Facebook GroupJoin the “Living Hope Church- Rochester, MN” Facebook Group so you can know all about church happenings! Check it out and join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584440761751987/ Living Hope Church CalendarYou may stay up to…
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…
Flying in Turbulence
The thought I have had often the last few days is: ” I’ve never seen anything like this”. But it’s true. At the risk of sounding old “in all my born days….”. What are we to do in times like these? I was reading in Deuteronomy this morning and I read through God’s command to Israel: “Imprint these words of mine on your hearts and minds, bind them as a sign on your hands, and let them be a…