85th Anniversary of our Congregation

85th Anniversary of our Congregation

From Pastor Claude Taylor Dear New Hope Family, This weekend marks the 85th Anniversary of our congregation and of our denomination. 85 years ago—almost to the day—our congregation voted to leave West Presbytery of what is now the PCUSA and to help form a new...
What You’ll Find Inside Your Bible

What You’ll Find Inside Your Bible

What You’ll Find Inside Your Bible From Paul Tripp Ministries Last week I wrote that many Christians try to handle the Bible as if it were God’s great encyclopedia—a topical index of human problems and divine solutions. But you won’t get very far or deep with...
Your Bible Is Not An Encyclopedia

Your Bible Is Not An Encyclopedia

Your Bible Is Not An Encyclopedia From Paul Tripp Ministries Many Christians try to handle the Bible as if it was God’s great encyclopedia—a topical index of human problems and divine solutions. If you go to Scripture looking for specific issues, you might not find it...
Why Is It So Hard to Receive Help?

Why Is It So Hard to Receive Help?

by Glenn Moots Homeowner, Midland, Michigan It is hard to accept help from others. As Christians, we hear the direction of Paul telling us to be “cheerful givers.” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Paul also tells us (quoting Jesus) “It is more blessed to give than to receive”...
Is Sex An Issue In Your Marriage?

Is Sex An Issue In Your Marriage?

Is Sex An Issue In Your Marriage? From Paul Tripp Ministries Many Christian marriages are in the midst of some sexual struggle or dysfunction. Many husbands and wives in the church do not experience the beautiful, intimate sexual oneness that God designed. Many...