“We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.”2 Thessalonians 1:3 NIV We are only in the second week of 2025 and the “Happy New Year” greetings are less and less. Just...
Twenty-Twenty Five! WOWZAH! I’m expectant that God’s Spirit will ignite, renew, deepen, and grow us in our relationship with Him through our new mini-series! We will be reminded and encouraged to daily grow in love and serve Jesus because we are not part-time followers of Christ, right!? EVERY DAY, we need JESUS! “Jesus replied, ‘You must...
“That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not to be served—and then to give away his life in exchange for many who are held hostage.”Mark 10:45 The Message Anyone else behind in their Christmas shopping? In your last-minute shopping to exchange gifts, I bet you’re still wanting to get something meaningful,...
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”Isaiah 9:6 NIV Merry Christmas 2024! Wowzah! Can you believe we are moving into 2025 already?! I think we all agree…...
“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...
Nepal has been one of New Hope Mānoa’s focus countries. We have developed deep relationships with Pastor Ruben, his network of churches, and other ministries in Nepal.
“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...
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.
