“Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do...
Our pitbull Pharroh always looks like he wants to have our bird Happy Face for dinner. And look at Izzy (my son’s dog) licking his lips. LOL! It’s amazing what a “screenshot” can capture. I took a video of these 3 pets – and then “screenshot” this photo. The lesson: what looks like lunch for the...
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 (NLT)
While studying for messages in our series, Inside Out, Paul’s love for and message to the church in Philippi is remarkable. Love, humility and unity are important ingredients in developing healthy relationships. Philippians 2:1 gives us the foundation for our relationships to be sturdy and less sticky.
Finally, at 62 years young I started learning jiu-jitsu. My instructor is 61 years young, and I am humbled to experience his vibrant, youthful example. We start our training with warm-ups … oh my! I feel like our warm-ups are the main part of class, because I could be “done” at that point. Being able...
Oh my! After I got home from church last Sunday, I got my blood pressure unit out, strapped that cuff on, took a relaxing breath, and pushed “Start!” If you were at church, you witnessed me taking my blood pressure (standing up, mind you 🙂) and my reading was like 155 over 96! Thank God...
I’m still pondering last Sunday’s message in our new series: Inside Out. Do you remember this passage from Proverbs 4:20? My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do you recall the picture I used from Robert Morishige? His place where he connects with God? A few of you text me your pictures of places you connect...
It was dark, about 9:30 PM, while walking my 2 dogs, I thought a sharp branch pierced my foot. I brushed my foot with my hand to rub off the pain, but the pain felt different.
Choosing humility and initiating forgiveness in relationships can be a difficult choice to make. Especially when we feel hurt, rejected, betrayed, or neglected… right? Lord help us all! Yet, I say, “Thank You, Jesus… for the gift you’ve given me, washing and cleansing my heart and life, by choosing humility and initiating to offer me...
Thank You, Godhead, for the desire You’ve given us to grow in Jesus, and our Father, through the Holy Spirit. And to cultivate obedience and a heart to pray… just talking to You. I could list a number of Scriptures on prayer to encourage and equip you, but we all know we are gifted and...
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.
