America in a Convergence Zone

Download PDF Dear New Hope, “The God of the Bible has sent his church into the world to tell the truth about himself.” So writes Al Mohler in his book “We Will Not Be Silent.” In my brief analysis of the massive shift toward secularization we have experienced in...

KidZone Loves Summer!

The New Hope KidZone loves summer ministry.  We can’t wait for the last week of school to finish so we can start with camp. Summer in the KidZone brings all types of kids and families out of the woodwork.  There are athletic, sports-minded kids that come for...

This is My Father’s World!

Dear New Hope I just listened to a powerful clip:  “The Bible is not a series of disconnected stories; it is a single narrative in which every story, every character points beyond itself to One who is greater…that points to One Person: Jesus.” The...
THAT’S DISGUSTING!

THAT’S DISGUSTING!

Dear New Hope, Summertime in northern Michigan is a perfect time for beach, swimming, flip-flops, and dirty feet. Parents, perhaps your children have had dirty feet like this picture of our daughters feet this week. Imagine first century Israel. Sandals, dusty roads,...

Living at the Top of the Pyramid

The dying process is a filter for life priorities.  Like a new pair of glasses, it restores clarity to the most important things in life.  It boils the fat down until all that remains is the clear substance of top priorities.  For some, the death bed is full of...