The Offense of Grace Mark 2:13-17 Most religions of the world have some things in common. One is the belief in a higher power that can impact life in either a positive or negative way. Religions also share practices like worship, kindness, compassion, and community. But what is the goal of these practices? The […]
Jesus Forgives and Heals Mark 2:1-12 Most of us who have lived more than twenty or thirty years can look back on life and see the results of some of our decisions. Some decisions were good and brought blessings, others were not so good and brought us trouble and pain. This is our experience […]
The Ministry of the Servant Mark 1:35-45 What comes to your mind when you hear the word ministry or minister? An organization, a position of leadership, something else? Some organizations use the word ministry in their official name. At Heralds of Hope we’re an international Gospel ministry using media to make disciples of Jesus […]
HOPE for the New Year Selected Texts Bold titles are song titles. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling.” […]
A Celebration of the Incarnation Italicized/bold titles are song titles. It’s Christmas Time Joy to the World Thank you, men. And thank you for joining us for this special, Christmas edition of The Voice of Hope, a “Celebration of the Incarnation.” One thing I particularly enjoy about this season of the year is […]
The Authority of the Servant Mark 1:21-34 Most of you have probably heard of Robert Louis Stevenson’s story, “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” If you’re not familiar with it, it’s the story of one man with two vastly different personalities. Dr. Jekyll is a well-known, respectable citizen, Mr. Hyde is […]
Following Jesus Mark 1:16-20 I’m a lover of history, so I’ve read a lot of books and watched numerous films, especially relating to World War II. I remember one film where a group of soldiers needed to cross a minefield in order to advance. Before they began to cross, their leader reminded them to […]
Missed Part 1? Catch it here! Preparing the Son of Man : Part 2 Mark 1:9-15 The Next PROCESS (involved in preparing the Son of Man) is, His Authentication How do you decide if something is authentic? You test it, right? Back in the days when gold was used in coins, some people […]
Preparing the Son of Man : Part 1 Mark 1:9-15 Sometime around 2003 or 2004, George W. Bush was the US President, and he was invited to speak at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention. Joyce and I were attending that event at the Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. One of the […]
Preparing the Way Mark 1:1-8 Preparation is a major part of any task. Think about the construction of a major highway. There are engineering studies, environmental studies, soil studies, public hearings, an extensive permitting process, and the list goes on and on. All those preparations must be made before one cubic foot of earth […]
