In the Storm, You Need Rest The Hope Herald One of the more interesting stories in the Bible is told to us in Mark 4:35-41. Here, Jesus and the disciples are on a boat when a great storm appears. We read: 35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us […]
On The Road to Emmaus The Hope Herald The disciples of Jesus were truly amazing. The way that these men took the message of God and transformed the world is nothing short of miraculous. They reached millions of people, changing the world. There were many others who followed Jesus, helping to spread the Gospel across […]
Hope CDA Does Not Live by Bread Alone The Hope Herald In the beginning of Matthew 4, Jesus has been fasting in the wilderness for 40 days. It is at this point that Satan comes upon Him, tempting Him. At one point, Satan tells Jesus to turn the stones into bread, and Jesus responds that, […]
Because Our God is Big! The Hope Herald Jeremiah 29:11 is one of most well-known and encouraging verses in the Bible. It declares: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. This is a statement made […]
Where Everybody Knows His Name The Hope Herald If you have ever travelled around Cedar Rapids, you know that there is no place you can go where someone doesn’t know Jerry “JR” Lown. For more than half his life, JR became well-known for the havoc he wreaked on the community, leading to nearly 28 years […]
Hey Brother, You’re F.A.T.! Hey you! Ya, I am talking to you brother or sister reading this article. I have to tell you something and I know you will love it. I am praying that you are F.A.T.! I’m serious now. I really hope you’re F.A.T. Can I Be Fat, Too? F.A.T. is where it […]
On What Are You Building Your Life? Hope Herald If you are a Christian, this should be a pretty easy question to answer. Jesus tells us that we must abide in Him (John 15:4) and Paul tells us that we must give ourselves fully to the work of God (1 Corinthians 15:58). We are to […]
The Harvest Is Plentiful The Hope Herald In Matthew 9:35-38, we are told that Jesus and the disciples were going throughout the cities and villages, teaching and proclaiming the Gospel message. They were healing and bringing an incredible level of hope to everyone they encountered. The account tells us that when Jesus saw the crowds, […]
It Takes a Community! The Hope Herald There is an African proverb that says that it takes a village to raise a child. The idea is actually rooted in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, which tells us, “9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 10 For if they fall, one […]
Sentenced to Serve…She’s Tahsha Jones In this week’s newsletter, Dr. Robert Pannier features a story on new Hope CDA Volunteer Coordinator, Tahsha Jones. The feature looks at her passion for serving others, her walk with Jesus, and she explains the excitement she feels about the opportunity to serve in her new position. Meet Tahsha Jones…Volunteer […]