Seeing no one, Simon followed the mob. And as he went the Master’s words rang in his ears. Pray so that you will not fall into temptation. READ MORE
Prayer
My Prayer on the Eve of the Derek Chauvin Trial
The death of George Floyd has underscored a hunger in our cities and around the world for justice, reconciliation, and renewal. READ MORE
A Prayer for Joseph Biden
During this inauguration week, and on behalf of our new president, I offer this important prayer. READ MORE
A Personal Note to Our Seasoned Saints
The following is a personal letter I recently passed along to the hundreds of women and men among our older generations with New Hope Church. It gives a glimpse of a shepherd’s heart, the complexities of our day, and the gift which are our senior saints. Dear Friend, This isn’t your normal church letter. In READ MORE
An Invitation to Fast
An invitation: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic I am inviting the New Hope Church family to set aside Wednesdays as a day of fasting and prayer during which we seek God’s mercy for these uncertain and grievous days. -Pastor Matthew Responding to an existential threat from an approaching army, one ancient monarch, Jehoshaphat, called READ MORE
The Shepherd’s Prayer
Folded into the midst of of the sixty-ninth psalm is a remarkably simple prayer that ought to capture the attention of every pastor, parent, coach, and shepherd. Let not those who hope in you be put to shame through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; let not those who seek you be brought to dishonor READ MORE