“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...
“For the LORD is good (tov); His lovingkindness is everlasting, and His faithfulness to all generations.“Psalm 100:5 NASB Have you experienced any negative or bad situations this past week? There’s certainly a lot of negativity and gloomy circumstances that can affect our thoughts and lives! Please listen to this video I recorded. Those of you who have...
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then...
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give...
“Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!” Philippians 4:1 NIV Have you ever stood on a shaky stool or ladder? Or struggled getting your footing on a wet, muddy trail? It’s certainly not a secure feeling, when falling...
“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...
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.
