THE FINISH LINE
Usually, we visualize THE FINISH LINE as a place, a strip of paint across the track, a physical destination we strive to reach and crossover. For Heritage of Hope, THE FINISH LINE represents a delineation between our mortal lives and our eternal lives. In John 14, Jesus told the disciples he was going on ahead [...]
Let’s start 2024 by adopting the BIG TEN as our PRAYERFUL RESOLUTIONS!
Part I 2024 is an opportunity for a fresh start, perhaps even PRAYERFUL RESOLUTIONS! I love new beginnings . . . a new book to read . . . a new season with its unique flowers . . . and the New Year with all its opportunities for do-overs! Come 2024, many of us will [...]
A CORRECTION & A QUESTION
A CORRECTION: We are sorry to inform you that our updated Heritage of Hope Workbook has not yet been released by Amazon. A QUESTION: HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR HERITAGE OF HOPE CHECKLIST? If your legal documents are signed & notarized, congratulations! The majority of Americans fail to do this. If you've made your final arrangements with [...]
HERITAGE OF HOPE WORKBOOK UPDATED!
We are excited to announce the release of our updated and expanded Heritage of Hope Workbook! Of course, the new Heritage of Hope Workbook continues to support our six part Video Series, but you will find additional articles and a more detailed Heritage of Hope Checklist. The HOH Checklist, the Letter of Last Instructions, and [...]
LOOKING TO THE FINISH LINE
I can think of several personal "FINISH LINES" in my life . . . meeting Dan after a six thousand mile road trip on my own . . . walking across the George Fox stage to receive my Masters Degree . . . completing a fifty mile bike ride around Portland, Oregon with grandson Dakota, [...]
9 Things CAN BE PREVENTED by Heritage of Hope
1. CONCERN about your eternal destiny can be prevented. By sharing your faith in Jesus Christ with your family, they will be reassured you will be with Jesus in Paradise. Your believing loved ones will have the hope of being with you again in Heaven for all of eternity. Instead of concern, they will have [...]
6 WAYS TO SHOW HONOR
Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with you on the land which the LORD your God gives you. Deuteronomy 5:16 NLT This third commandment dictates that we honor our parents and grandparents—IF they are kind, considerate of their [...]
LET’S REST
Do you know how to rest? I typically write about running your race and finishing well. To do either one, however, rest is required. It is a little different than collapsing in exhaustion. How do we do that? Perhaps change our focus from what needs to be done to what is?? Put your feet up [...]
JESUS’ TEAM MEETING
Do you find JESUS' TEAM MEETING (the Upper Room Discourse) to be inspiring OR alarming? In John 13, Jesus exemplifies humble service when he washes the feet of his disciples. In John 14, He assures us that he will prepare for us an eternal home. How can we not like John 15’s description of Jesus [...]
IS YOUR HOUSEHOLD . . . ?
IS YOUR HOUSEHOLD . . . IN ORDER? Have you been able to look beyond your own death to get your household in order? Getting one’s finances organized into an order that someone else can follow can be a surprisingly time-consuming, complicated job as Dave Williams shared in our Home Free video. There are reasons, [...]
4 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE END OF THIS LIFE
1.ARE YOU & YOUR PEOPLE PREPARED FOR THE END OF THIS LIFE? Or, do you avoid thinking of death? Our American culture endorses the beauty and energy of youth, but fails to welcome the gift of long life or the perspective of the elderly. Ageism is real. Contemplating the end of one’s physical existence is [...]