“For though the Lord is high, He regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.” (Psalm 138)  As we enter into the summer months here in our desert home, we begin to notice an increase in the needs of those who seek out the church for help. they are without shelter or… Read More »

”And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit” (Acts 5:32) Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! This is the good news we have been given to share with the world! This is the season we hear it and shout it together, but really it’s the message we get… Read More »

For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.”I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2) Time flies. Already it seems the season of Lent is nearly halfway gone. Easter is coming!… Read More »

“If two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” (Matthew 18:19-20) At Living Hope, our theme for 2022 is Show Up! Showing up to worship is important! Yes,… Read More »

January 2022 “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things…If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.” (Gal. 5:22-23, 25) As the body of Christ, we have been welcomed into God’s eternal embrace, fed, forgiven,… Read More »

The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. (Luke 1:35) In this busy time of year we can get caught up in the tasks, the meals,… Read More »

  Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. (Isa. 41:10) In the last 20 months, I’ve heard plenty of talk about faith over fear. The meaning is usually that… Read More »

Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:9) We are learning every day. Picking up the Bible and reading scripture is central to learning who God is and who we are to God. Maybe you… Read More »

“I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” (Psalm 32:8) The days are getting shorter here now. And a lot of the time, we feel like we’re walking in the dark. What’s going to happen next? Will we be able to gather… Read More »

“The human mind plans the way, but the LORD directs the steps.” (Prov. 16.9) Ready…set…now what? It’s been a stop and start kind of year. We thought 2021 would be different, and I guess it is. Staying resilient, being adaptable, and trusting God is what allows us to keep going. I’m grateful that we can… Read More »