“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out...
“Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.”Daniel 6:10 NIV If we just read Daniel 6:10 alone,...
How’s your week going? Whew! It’s been a challenging week for Beckie and I. We both got hit with a stomach virus. My case was more severe. I went to urgent care on day 3 and got some meds. Thank You, Jesus! Today we’re both feeling tons better—still healing, patiently doing our part to rest...
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit— just as you were called to one hope when you were called— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all,...
“In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.”1 Timothy 2:8 NLT Sometimes I wonder if “my vote” during election seasons really makes a difference. At one time in my life, I chose not to vote because I thought my vote wouldn’t...
“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. [12] We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be...
“For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord;...
Many are asking, “Who can show us any good (tov)?” Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD. You have filled my heart with greater joy…Psalm 4:6-7a NIV Have you experienced devastation in your lifetime? I can’t personally say that I have, in comparison to those who have unexpectedly and tragically lost...
“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding …”Colossians 1:9 ESV One of the most asked questions by Christians is “How do I know what is God’s will for my...
“But as for me, it is good (tov) to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.”Psalm 73:28 NIV When was the last time you were close in proximity or near to a celebrity or popular person you admired? I got so enamored and felt...
Pastor Rod has been in ministry for more than 38 years. He has shepherded and overseen a variety of ministries, including children’s, youth, college, community/missions, discipleships/small groups, worship and the arts, as well as assisting and consulting with several church planters. Since moving back to Honolulu from Kansas City in 2000, Rod has served on Pastor Wayne Cordeiro’s executive team at New Hope O‘ahu. He has pastored the New Hope Mānoa ‘ohana since January 2015.
