Are we not NOMADS? Perhaps those who RV it maintain a better sense of the nomadic dimension of the Christian life. However, scripture repeatedly refers to us as nomads, exiles, pilgrims and sojourners. The Exodus certainly qualified as one very long camping trip! Jesus, Paul and many other biblical characters clearly demonstrated this mobile [...]
SCOTT STUART 4 COUNTY COMMISSIONER The year 2022 has already been a year of much change for Heritage of Hope. CHANGE #1: After ten years of serving on the Heritage of Hope team, Scott Stuart has stepped down to offer his leadership to the constituents of Deschutes County as County Commissioner. Scott's heart [...]
One summer, two friends and I instigated a 3-family picnic—the Millers, the Hines, and the Fowlers. It was great fun until my dear friend jumped off a rope swing and broke her ankle. During her recovery from subsequent surgeries, she spent more than a little time in a wheelchair pushed about by her gregarious, caring [...]
I want Christmas to be about Jesus' birthday, O' Holy Night, the second chapter of Luke, and the humble human beginnings of our Messiah and Savior. He is the gift that matters, the gift that changes everything, our gift of HOPE. Given our profit-driven shopping season, however, it can be quite a challenge to focus [...]
The first time I read Exodus, I was appalled at the complaining Israelites. God delivered them miracle by miracle, but their focus was so negative, all they could do was complain or panic. The next time I read it, I was convicted . . . I am like them. Repeatedly, God has provided for my [...]
Two friends died in recent months, but they and their wives were prepared. Both were men of strong faith in Jesus. When I met them, their destination was not a concern but rather some of the complicated details of this life. Heritage of Hope gave both couples a decision-making process to follow. They visited attorneys, [...]
Fun traditions and good memories are often linked with Thanksgiving . . . the whole family crowded into Grandma's house, a typically overcooked turkey, but yummy mashed potatoes and gravy, endless football games, and of course pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Some families go around the table encouraging each person to identify one thing [...]
As we know so well, some seasons of this life are more difficult and much more challenging than others. Today is painful for many, so please join me in pondering the first two verses in Hebrews 12. Consistently, the leadership team of Heritage of Hope visualizes this life as a race in which we are [...]
OUR KING: You are our Creator God, the true ruler of this universe, the King of Kings. Father, please call us, your people, to humility before You. Give us ears to hear You that we may humble ourselves under your mighty hand (1 Peter 5:6). We thank you for the gift of choice you have [...]
What began as a Victory Garden during WWII became an escape, even a refuge, for a young mother living with her German in-laws while her husband was away at war. Because her father-in-law had a heavy German accent, he could not find work. Consequently, Leota became the breadwinner of the household, while her mother-in-law tended [...]
