Why Maine?
Why would anybody want to move to Maine to plant a church? After all, the winters are long with an average of 75” or so of snow per winter. A … Continue reading Why Maine?
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Discipleship? Isn’t That What We Pay Our Pastor For?
I find that one of the most misunderstood concepts in the church today is in the area of who is responsible for the discipleship that is to take place in … Continue reading Discipleship? Isn’t That What We Pay Our Pastor For?
A Word for Those Struggling with Assurance
God intends for His people to enjoy the peace, assurance, and joy of their salvation. The ministry of the Spirit (cf. Rom 8:15-17) and promises of the gospel were provided … Continue reading A Word for Those Struggling with Assurance
Speed Cameras and Accountability
I was recently in Scotland taking a vacation and visiting with family. While there, I had the terrifying privilege of driving on the opposite side of the road, on the … Continue reading Speed Cameras and Accountability
Welcome!
Welcome to Cross Hope! This site is designed to help people who want to grow in their faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ. We believe that hope in Jesus is … Continue reading Welcome!
Responding to God’s Eternality
The Psalms are a rich resource for those who desire to deepen their personal praise lives. The Psalms express “real” praise where struggle, pain, suffering, and depression are on full … Continue reading Responding to God’s Eternality
Living with Martin Luther: Part One
“Whatcha reading?” I looked up from my book, sitting in the comfy chairs of my preferred coffee shop. I was surprised to see one of the staff members from my … Continue reading Living with Martin Luther: Part One
Abased Exaltation: True Significance in the Church
Recently, I have found myself in a couple different conversations initiated by separate Christian friends that centered on the topic of “significance” in the church. In the first of these … Continue reading Abased Exaltation: True Significance in the Church
Book Review: Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp
Paul Tripp does every believer a service by writing this resource and challenging our perspective on every believer’s responsibility to help others grow in Christ-likeness. Through the Scriptures, Dr. Tripp … Continue reading Book Review: Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp
Book Review: A Theology of Biblical Counseling by Heath Lambert
All personal ministry of the Word spoken into people’s lives begins with theology because all discipleship and counseling, no matter the stripe, come from one’s theology. It might be right … Continue reading Book Review: A Theology of Biblical Counseling by Heath Lambert
#Blessed
Recently, I began a personal study through the book of Ephesians. I quickly encountered a verse that grabbed my attention. Ephesians 1:3 states, “Blessed be the God and Father of … Continue reading #Blessed
Church Replants Desperately Needed in Small Town New England
As a Rhode Island native living in the Midwest in 2013, I often hoped to move back “home” to New England to be a light in a territory that is … Continue reading Church Replants Desperately Needed in Small Town New England
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