Anchor of Hope
In a day where there is so much chaos and seemingly hopelessness situations, we want to focus on the hope and security we find in a personal relationship with God. Hebrews 6:19 says, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
The stories shared are personal stories from a variety of people from our church that want to encourage others along this walk we call “life”. We can all use some encouragement and hope these days and there is no better place to find this than in the hope that we have in Christ who truly provides an anchor for the soul.
Be encouraged as you read or listen to each heartfelt story from the hearts of others.
Calloused Hearts
Written by Pastor Sean Brandow
Just as the workers’ hands develop callouses by constant exposure, many people who are repeatedly exposed to spiritual revelation can grow insensitive to the weight of what is being spoken. We know the words; we know the right thing to say in response and yet our hearts are far removed from the reality of these truths and their implications on our lives.
Shocking Fish
Written by Heather Block
God has reached down to mankind to save him and yet we wrestle to get away from God’s loving reach thinking He is “out to get us”, or, “I don’t think I will like what God is wanting to do with my life”. We struggle against yielding our life to Him thinking we may not like His plan and then, going our own way, we bring upon ourselves our own demise.
What If?
Written by Jess Wang
But remember God’s promise. Even though you walk through the fires and the floods, you will not be burned and you will not drown. The end result might not look the way you hoped it would. You might be feeling angry, lonely, or disappointed. But I know for certain that God walks with us through our most dark and difficult times.
Learning to Float
Written by Nancy Jefferson
Many times, when I am faced with fears, I have to take them to God and trust him to work things out. When my children or husband are traveling, sometimes to different countries and I have no control over what is happening around them I border on the feeling of panic, but I’ve learned to trust that God loves them more than I do.
Joy versus Sorrow – Can they Coexist?
Written by Glenda Atamanchuk
Is it actually possible to have joy when we are experiencing confusion, anxiety, sorrow or loss? It isn’t just possible to experience both — it is essential.
Run With Endurance
Written by Pastor Noah Wieler
The prize for winning a marathon is a ribbon, but the prize for running with Christ is even greater than a ribbon, it is an eternal relationship with the person of God.
No Cash Value
Written by Heather Block
The things we have gathered along the way — the money, the vacation, the job — all come up short when we are truly in need of something (or Someone) that is real. We will never be disappointed if we place our trust, our security in our Heavenly Father.
Success and Security
Written by Paul Jefferson
I began to realize that success was not just about professional, personal success. It was about drawing closer and closer to God.
The Fishing Buddy
Written by Pastor Sean Brandow
The Bible tells us that is what faith is all about — that we need to be tethered off to the One that does not change and to the promises that remain true.