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 […]
On Your Mark Mark 1:1 For the past couple of years, in the month of April, Heralds of Hope has sponsored a 5-kilometer race as a fundraiser for the ministry. My wife and I aren’t runners, but we joined in to show our support. We’ve served as the “sweepers” a couple of times now; […]
The Inspired Word II Timothy 3:14-17 I begin today by paying tribute to those who’ve so ably and graciously led me to embrace the discipline of biblical exposition. I’m deeply grateful to God for the nearly thirty years I’ve spent at Heralds of Hope and the six years of mentoring I received under the […]
Living Hope I Peter 1:3-9 Jim Springer and Jim Lewis were twin sons born to a fourteen-year-old girl in a small town in Ohio. After they were born, she immediately disappeared. These two boys were adopted into two different loving families and for 39 years they never met each other. But their adoptive families eventually […]
