Day 2—January 13:  Harvest Workers in Grand HavenScripture: Matthew 9:37-38"The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."Prayer Prompts:•Pray that God would raise up bold witnesses from within Hope Church•Ask God to break any fear or apathy that keeps us from sharing our faith•Pray for divine appointments this...  Read More

Day 1—January 12:  Eyes to See Our NeighborsScripture: Matthew 9:36"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd."Prayer Prompts:•Ask God to help you see Grand Haven the way Jesus sees it—not just homes and businesses, but people.•Pray for compassion for those far from God: working families, the overlooked, the struggling...  Read More

Prayers for Heaven Here—Everyone Reaching SomeoneYou’re embarking on a 21-Day Prayer Guide (It will begin January 12, 2025). Each day, approach it with the expectation of meeting with God and for God to meet with you.  You will begin each day with at least one verse. Read these words and let them resonate with you. (Romans 10:17) Allow them to “activate” your faith and then follow the “Prayer Prom...  Read More

Being a disciple means something is changing within us.  That we aren't staying the same.  That we're becoming more like the one that we're following.  And that we're sharing that with others.  I wonder, how are you becoming more like Jesus?  And who are you sharing that with?   Last weekend we examined Jeremiah 29:11.  God does have plans for us, but they often look different than the plans that ...  Read More

I've been reading about "hope" recently and how "hopelessness" increases when people feel that there is possibility for change.  No chance for something better.  Which brings to my mind why we need so much to be disciples of Jesus who are pointing people towards Jesus!  With Jesus, no matter what the circumstances we are living under, we have HOPE!  And we need to be able to share this HOPE with o...  Read More

This past weekend we examined 2 Chronicles 7:14.  Zooming out we discovered God calling us all to have humble hearts willing to do something.  And that we are called to turn from our old way of living and turn to God.  God, who is eager to forgive and bless.  I wonder, what are you doing?  What are you willing to do?  What's stoping you?  Have you ever asked that question before?  For some it's ou...  Read More