Anchor of Hope
In a day where there is so much chaos and seemingly hopelessness situations, we want to focus on the hope and security we find in a personal relationship with God. Hebrews 6:19 says, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
The stories shared are personal stories from a variety of people from our church that want to encourage others along this walk we call “life”. We can all use some encouragement and hope these days and there is no better place to find this than in the hope that we have in Christ who truly provides an anchor for the soul.
Be encouraged as you read or listen to each heartfelt story from the hearts of others.
How Is Your Temple?
Written by Harlan Block
“Our hearts are the temples where the Holy Spirit resides when we proclaim faith in Christ. What’s the condition of your temple? Is it active and well maintained? Is it truly a place suitable for the Spirit of God or is it in disrepair, abandoned and on the verge of collapse, merely a memorial of what once was?”
Advent Part 4: Unfair!
Written by Pastor Sean Brandow
“How could God allow the suffering of an innocent person? How could anything good come out of it? But the story of Jesus is like that too, isn’t it? This Christmas remember, Jesus left the splendor, richness and comfort of Heaven to be born in a stable…He bore our sin and shame but of his own will. Why? because He loves us and plans to redeem our failure.”
Advent Part 3: A Love Story Divinely Authored
Written by Pastor Sean Brandow
“Really God is saying, ‘These things didn’t “Just Happen!” God has been working all things together for good.’”
Advent Part 2: A Scarlet Cord
Written by Pastor Sean Brandow
“The mention of Rahab in the midst of Jesus’ genealogy reminds us of the dark reality that we face the inevitable and fateful day of God’s judgement for our disobedience and rebellion...BUT, before judgement God extends Grace. ‘For God Loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son (Jesus) that whoever believes in Him will NOT perish but have everlasting life.’”
Advent Part 1: He Who Promised Is Faithful
Written by Pastor Sean Brandow
“If you are in a long season of waiting. Don’t lose heart. God hears you and sees you…He who promised is faithful.”
Are You Prepared?
Written by Glenda Atamanchuk
“I want to ask you this question: ‘What have you done to prepare for this life and what comes after?’”
Living Word
Written by Sabrina Stewart
“God’s word is life giving, life changing and lifesaving. As I study His word, I can feel Him transforming me, bit by bit, into the person He wants me to become.”
Sink or…Stand
Written by Jess Wang
“We need to constantly examine the state of the foundation on which we build our life. If there are cracks in our foundation – things such as greed, pride, resentment, or anger – they will continue getting bigger unless we look to God to help mend them.”
The Visitor
Written by Heather Block
“Our children need the Lord! They need our prayers, for the Lord to guide them and instruct them. How thankful I am that the Lord goes with them. We do not send them out into this world alone.”
A Big Deal
Written by Harlan Block
“This one sentence verse reads like a news headline, describing the biggest deal and greatest transaction ever! ‘God made Him, who had no sin to be sin for us that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.’”
There Was a King
Written by Paul Jefferson
“Our hearts are deceitful because of sin. Only God can give us a new heart, a trustworthy heart, a heart that desires to follow Jesus and to obey God’s commands. But the question remains, do you want a new heart?”
With You Wherever You Go
Written by Sabrina Stewart
“Our circumstances in the world will constantly change and good and bad times will come and go...Peace and joy can only be obtained from salvation in Jesus Christ and a complete surrender of our life to Him.”
Just Follow Your Heart?
Written by Glenda Atamanchuk
“Could it be that I can’t really rely on my heart to lead me in the right direction? Is it possible that if I followed my heart in its natural condition that I might make a decision I could regret?”
Watch Out! You Steer Where You Stare
Written by Heather Block
“We can often find ourselves in one ditch or another because we are focused on the wrong thing. We can be gripped by fear and worry and find ourselves stuck there; or we can keep our eyes fixed on our Heavenly Father who is in control and who knows exactly where we are and how to lead us through!”
Keep Weeding Those Thorns
Written by Sabrina Stewart
I am learning to find joy in the trials, for through the trials God is turning me into the person he wants me to be and preparing me for eternal life with Him.
He Was the Only One
Written by Paul Jefferson
Many people believe John 3:16 in that they can accept that God loves the world. But they have trouble believing that God loves them personally. They say, “Oh you don’t know the terrible things that I have done. How could God forgive me?”
What’s Your Why?
Written by Nancy Jefferson
I’ve been reflecting on my impact. What is the impact of my words, my actions, my thoughts, my facial expressions, my whole life?
Famous Last Words
Written by Pastor Sean Brandow
Jesus endured the wrath of God on the cross for you and me. This was the first time in eternity that the relationship between Jesus and the Father was broken. Jesus’ separation, makes our eternal relationship with a Holy God possible.
Rest
Written by Ron Roach
We all have our basic ways of seeking rest. It can include sleep, reading, walking, a hot cup of coffee, or even some personal time on your electronic device. But these don’t feel enough so we seek something more. A retreat. A vacation, time off work. But this doesn’t seem to resolve this longing for peace, for rest.
