A World of Unrighteousness

We Christians are known for our outspoken opposition to many things. But there is (at least) one prevalent sin I have yet to hear Christians protest against.

Awaiting the Perfect Government

Government was always part of God’s plan.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeOctober 16, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Government, Authority, Kingdom of God, New Earth, Creation

Sojourning in Sodom

We live in dark times, of that there is little doubt. But the call of the Christian has not changed.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeSeptember 30, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Jonathan Edwards, Charity and Its Fruits, Darkness, Kingdom of Heaven, Heaven, Salvation, Great Commission, Light of the World, Light in the Darkness, Church History

Joy of the Lord

How can I experience the joy of the Lord?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeSeptember 25, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Joy, Repentance, Salvation, Ezra, Nehemiah 8:10, Luke 15:10, Rejoicing, Strength, Hope, Miracles

Hero of the Faith

When we look at the lives of our heroes of the faith, we have to be careful not to miss the point.

A New Bucket List

How does your bucket list compare with the apostle Paul’s?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 20, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Christian suffering, Goals, Social Media, Self-improvement, Aging, Glorifying God, Loss, Philippians 3

What's the Big Deal About Sin - Conclusion

How we think about sin matters.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJuly 22, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Sin, Will of God, Character of God, Godliness, Obedience, Disobedience, Genesis 3, Image of God, Romans 2:4, God's Goodness, Evangelism

A Royal Priesthood

All the Old Testament promises and types point to Christ and find their fulfillment in him.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJune 11, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Biblical Theology, Biblical Typology, Royal Priesthood, New Covenant, Complete Fulfilment, Levitical Priesthood

Alone with Jesus

The way to greatest intimacy with Christ may not be what you think.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 22, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Church, Pastors, Discipleship, Ephesians, 1 Peter 5:2, Bride of Christ, Body of Christ, 1 Corinthians 12, Experiencing God, Intimacy with Christ

Soil that Holds Fast

The Parable of the Sower is not only about evangelism.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 1, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, perseverance, Salvation, Evangelism, Teaching, Word of God, Parable of the Sower

What's the Big Deal About Sin? (Part 5)

The evil of sin can only be measured against the value of what it is willing to trade away to get what it really wants.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeApril 10, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Sin, Disobedience, Apologetics, Evanglism, Genesis 1-2, Genesis 3, Evil, Problem of Evil, Transgression, Adam, Romans 5:13-14, Demons

A Shepherd's Heart

A good shepherd is recognized by his heart for the sheep.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 12, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Good Shepherd, The Good Shepherd, Jeremiah 50, Savior