Misguided Appreciation
October 5, 2023I had wanted to title this message “there is such a thing as a stupid question”, but I decided that would be disrespectful. The following passage is from The Message, which is not so much of a translation but a paraphrasing or interpretation of scripture into modern English. It was authored by Eugene H. Peterson…
God Provided Two Trees
October 2, 2023What does it mean that “the failure of mankind is not recognizing that what God has provided is all mankind needs?” This phrase suggests that humans often fail to appreciate the blessings and resources that God has already given them, instead seeking more and more without realizing that they already have enough. We often hear…
Easter 2023: April 9th
March 29, 2023Good morning and thank you for staying for this Easter Sunrise Service. My name is John Rains and I am Pastor of Hope House Ministries, a ministry formed in 2001 as part of the Foursquare Gospel Church. Denominationally, I am a Pentecostal – I believe in the working of the Holy spirit – but I’m…