Photo by Matt Zhou on Unsplash Summer has always been a time of renewal. We seem to set aside our normal ways and make way for relaxation and vacation. And we should, we don't work sabbath into our normal daily routines enough, but sadly one thing that we tend to... Continue reading

This past Sunday we talked about the story of Jonah and the Whale. Often we simply talk about that part of the story, Jonah and the Whale, and we miss out on some of the deeper messages of this wonderful tale. Typically it's a story about obedience to God, to... Continue reading

Clothes have symbolically played a role in humanity. Since the story of Eden when Adam and Eve realized they were naked and felt ashamed, so they created clothes, clothes have meant more to us then we have realized. For some it's a status symbol, the nicer the clothes the high... Continue reading

Throughout Lent we have discovered the sermon on the mount, ending with the beatitudes with the climax of Easter upon us let's take a look at what all of this means for us, not only once a year, but each day of our lives. Jesus turns our understanding of the... Continue reading

What is a podcast? A podcast is a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically. That definition comes from the dictionary.....so it's legit. What do we... Continue reading

Photo by Eran Menashri on Unsplash The last two weeks at New Hope we have heard sermons that connect with Jesus. Which makes sense since we are in the season of Lent. We heard a sermon about the 3rd way that Jesus often takes and last week we heard Russ... Continue reading

via GIPHY Remember that show, Fear Factor? When contestants went on this game show to win money by facing fears of heights, fast driving cars, and eating gross foods? The whole show surrounded itself around facing your fears and the one to conquer all of the fears one the money!... Continue reading

This Sunday we talk about fear and it's place in our lives. Watch this music video and discuss with your groups the questions below. What are some of the fears that hold you back? What would happen if you faced those fears? What would happen if you don't? · Who... Continue reading

The Long Road With the dawn of digital technology we are finding all kinds of ways to make things easier. To find a shortcut. This can be extremely beneficial for humanity and sometimes it can make us lazier. With any kind of shortcut or new way of doing things it... Continue reading

As we enter 2018 we are diving into a new series, Getting our Bearings, Finding our Way. This series is a way for us to try to discover the presence of God in our lives, especially when it feels chaotic, or like a wilderness. Throughout scripture wilderness is the place... Continue reading