If your Tongue is like a Steering Wheel, where is it Leading you?
This week I began a month-long reading of the Old Testament book of Joshua (download the New Hope Worship Center mobile app for the reading plan and devotionals). Joshua is an exceptional example of a godly leader, having led Israel from the wilderness into the land God promises them. Joshua gives us some insight into what is required to possess God’s promises: You will need to be strong and courageous. Josh. 1:6 says, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their… Read More
Death by Degrees
Sunday morning during church I was singing to the Lord with my hands held high and my eyes closed. I tend to move a bit when I worship. When I opened my eyes I realized I was no longer facing the worship leader, but had unknowingly turned to the left. Although I don’t think anyone else noticed, I laughed at myself. It’s easy to get off course, and it usually happens incrementally – little by little. If a pilot calibrates his or her course and is off by just a little bit,… Read More
Some Advice for Dads (and moms) with Sons
A father’s relationship with his son involves a growing, mutual trust that culminates in a gradual transference of responsibility and privilege. My son is 18 years old, a senior in high school, and is making decisions right now that will significantly shape his future. I’ve essentially completed the season of “raising” kids and transitioned into the season of “releasing” them. I loved raising my kids. I mean, I really loved it. My wife and I have incredible memories of the joys, the lessons, the laughter, the songs, and the wonder of those… Read More
The Pathway to Your Destiny
Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the Lord tested him. (Psalms 105:19 NKJV) Like a painter choosing to use a broad brush with wide, sweeping motions to cover his canvas, the writer of Psalm 105 tells Israel’s history in just a few verses, recapping what took Moses several entire books to tell in detail. Still, he includes a statement about a particular man named Joseph. Joseph was a young dreamer, the favorite son of his father, Jacob (whose name God changed to Israel). Joseph had received… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 