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verse4today: "The Lord knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold" (Job 23:10).
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The Self-Centered Pursuit of God’s Will
Sam Hamstra | Jan 21, 2012
The self-centered pursuit of God's will. Seems like a contradiction doesn't it? But time after time, Scripture reveals individuals, just like you and me, who choose God's will over their relationship with God. Living Hope Church has been traveling with Moses through the "Land Between" (borrowing words from pastor and author Jeff Manion). In the process, we stopped to watch the forty-year old Moses transition from a life of luxury in Egypt to a life in … Read More …
Christ and Culture and Dogs and Cats
Sam Hamstra | Jan 4, 2012
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) ran a commercial during our most recent Advent-Christmas season. It featured Sarah McLachlan, a pop vocal performer with several Grammy Awards on her shelf, discussing the unfortunate plight of abandoned dogs and cats. During the first half of the commercial viewers read a message on the screen and witnessed close-up photos of several dogs and cats whose eyes shouted "help me," (unlike the eyes of … Read More …
Praying Like SLEET
Sam Hamstra | Nov 16, 2011
Mention the word "prayer" in a small group of people and you will witness a variety of responses. Even among a group of Christians, we will find those who readily admit that they would like to establish a more consistent prayer life and those who will testify to a pretty diligent prayer life. We will also find some pretty confused about the purpose of prayer and others who aren't always sure God really answers prayer. Here … Read More …
Out of Our Comfort Zone
Sam Hamstra | Oct 26, 2011
Have you ever been pushed out of your comfort zone? Let me tell you about an unforgettable time when I was pushed out of my comfort zone. I was raised by loving parents in a manner similar to many of you. I was raised a Sabbatarian, that is, I was taught to treat Sunday, the Lord's Day, like the Sabbath Day of the Old Testament. Sunday was a day to attend worship services, both morning and … Read More …
From Terrorist to Evangelist
Sam Hamstra | Oct 12, 2011
Since September 11, 2001, we have heard the words "terrorist" or "terrorism" more times than we can count. And, since that infamous date, those words have become so emotionally and politically charged that they have been used to provoke fear in the hearts and minds of those who hear them. So, by referring to someone as a "terrorist" or a policy or action as "terrorism," we incite the fear the words were meant to describe.Narrowly understood, … Read More …