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Love for God and a love for His people is the only lasting motivator for a lifelong commitment to the local church. ...
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Psalm 107 - Part 3
In Psalm 107, the Psalmist cites God’s use of pain to shout the good news of his redemption. Only when his chosen people had nowhere else to turn would they “cry to the LORD in their trouble.” ...
Psalm 107 - Part 2
Throughout history the people of God have been delivered from the desert, literally and figuratively. Through Christ, the Bread of Life, God feeds the hungry soul. He provides Living Water to those “in a dry and weary land” (Psalm 63:1). He replaces the dry sand of sin with the refreshing waters of baptism. ...
Psalm 107 - Part 1
In the Psalms, we not only find the inspired Word of God to his people, but we find the inspired Word of God from his people back to Him. The Psalms are God’s collection of worship songs and prayers given to us to know how to approach Him in referent, exuberant, theologically sound, and emotionally charged praise. In the Psalms, God has written songs for his Church to sing....
Meditating on the Law
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. (Ps. 1:1-2 ESV)...
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Does Church Attendance Matter?
Church attendance in America is on the decline--that is no secret. But biblically speaking, does church attendance really matter? ...
Jail Ministry
Last fall a Pastor from an Evangelical Free church in the Twin Cities stopped by Living Hope and asked if we had anyone who visited the local jail. A man from his church family was incarcerated here and......
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The Age of Re-Purposing
During this time of my life, God, the Master Creator of all, is re purposing me! As I retire from my position at Living Hope as your Director of Women’s Ministries, I am experiencing God breathing fresh life into me as well! ...
Feeding Willmar
In the Living Hope Church Check-Up report presented by Pastor Paul yesterday, we found that one of Living Hope's weak areas is Compassion and Outreach to those who do not yet know Jesus. We would like to share a tangible way that you can be a part of helping those who are in need in our community....
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Love for God and a love for His people is the only lasting motivator for a lifelong commitment to the local church. ...
What I Did This Summer
Summer is rapidly nearing its end. Do you recall being in school and during the first week the teacher would ask everyone to share what they did during the summer?...
Grace Causes...
How many times do we walk past people without really seeing them? How does God see them? The gospel tells us we are no longer under law, but we live in Grace with Jesus Christ....
Tech Tip 7
Develop a technology use policy before the school year begins/Intentionally schedule tech-free times at the beginning of your week. ...
Tech Tip 6
Implement age appropriate safeguards and accountability regarding technology....
Meditation
I have been meditating on Psalm 145 this summer. Meditating on God’s word changes me. My awe of God has grown. God is a God of grace....
Everyone Has a Story
Like a family, every church is unique, and every church story contains a mix of strengths and weaknesses. What will the next chapter in our story be, what does the Lord desire to see in and through us at Living Hope? ...
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Tech Tip 1
Reduce the amount of your daily “mindless” screen time and replace it with activities that encourage relationship and creativity....
Broken
I wrote this spoken word titled “Broken” after spending some time fasting during the season of Lent. I have been reading through a book where the author describes sin as a “brokenness” that needs to be repaired. I pray that this form of art would stir your affections for Christ!...
On a Treasure Hunt
Different treasures battle for my heart every day. There is a war raging for the throne of my heart. Most days I treasure my own selfish desires more than treasuring Christ. I’m in desperate daily need of the Holy Spirit to continually redirect my heart toward Christ. I want Him to be my ultimate treasure more and more on a daily basis....
Psalm 34
What do we do when life takes a surprising turn and we find ourselves in a dire situation? David found himself in such place and he wrote Psalm 34 to sing and declare his trust and hope in the Lord....
Is God Still With Us?
This week has been a difficult week. I have felt the influence of the evil one; whispering lies, convincing me that I am not good enough. Telling me that my past sin is too much for Jesus to overcome. Weighing me down with guilt and shame. ‘Why would God want to dwell with you?’...
Bible Reading Resources
Within the pages of Scripture we find the very Word of God--given to us for His glory and our good. Want to hear from the Spirit of God in 2017? Open your Bible....
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No Vacancy
Now you would think that if God so rules the world as to use an empire-wide census to bring Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, he surely could have seen to it that a room was available in the inn......
St. Patrick's Breastplate
Many have commented on the beautiful prayer that was read in the Worship Gathering on November 27th. The prayer is an excerpt from the final section of St. Patrick's Breastplate, also known as The Lorica of St. Patrick. The Lorica is a prayer attributed to one of Ireland's most beloved patron saints....
Is Your Family In Danger?
We live in a busy society. It seems that this reality is not changing any time soon. Therefore, how can we navigate through these waters in light of what it means to worship God together as a family? ...
Being Renovated
“This aching world is waiting for the people explicitly identified with Christ to be, through and through, the people he intends them to be. Whether it realizes it or not, there is no other hope on earth.”...
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Repentance
“Repentance,” as Thomas Watson explains, “is a pure gospel grace.” Without Christ, the message is “sin and die.” But in Christ, the good news is “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand...”...
A Living Hope
When we awake in the morning we bustle about living our everyday life: Eat. Learn. Work. Play. Repeat. But what do we do when these things don’t deliver? What do we do when our living isn’t producing hope? When our working results in frustration? When our playing proves boring?...
Meditation
I have been meditating on Psalm 145 this summer. Meditating on God’s word changes me. My awe of God has grown. God is a God of grace....
Keep ReadingArise and Awaken
The gentle call of God for each of us is; will we go with Him? Will we arise and awaken our love to God? Or do we prefer our duty to His delight?...
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