Lies Disguised

Satan is most dangerous when he is dressed up like a Christian.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeApril 24, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Deception, False Teaching, False Teachers, False Christians, False Doctrine, Satan, Distraction, Spiritual Warfare, Misuse of Scripture, Heresy

Hardness of Heart

Softening our hearts before God is one of the most difficult and important things we can ever do.

Christopher RaleyLiving HopeApril 16, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Gospel of Mark, Hardness of Heart, Sin, Deception, Scripture, Christian Nationalism, Political Power, Politics, Controversy, Speculation

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

Raised to Life, Just as He Said

The truth of Christ’s resurrection from the dead is central to Christianity.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeApril 2, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Holy Week 2024, Resurrection, Salvation, Hope

Living as the Church in These Days

While centuries have come and gone since Paul’s first letter to Timothy was first written, the mission of the church has not changed nor has the variety of threats that come against her.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeMarch 27, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, 1 Timothy, Church, Discernment, Godliness, Politics, Government, False Teaching, False Doctrine, Church Leadership, Pastors, Elder, Deception

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

The Great Shepherd

Jesus is called the Great Shepherd with good reason.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 12, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, The Good Shepherd, The Great Shepherd, Ezekiel 7, Hebrews 13, Biblical Typology, Biblical Theology, Moses, King David

What's the Big Deal About Sin? Part 4

There is no greater honor in all creation than to bear the image of the Creator and to be entrusted with the work of his mighty hands.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 6, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Sin, Genesis, Genesis 1-2, Creation, Image of God, Authority, Dominion Mandate, Meaning of Life, Psalm 8, Responsibility, Christ-likeness

A Fruit Called Self-Control

A person without self-control is defenseless.

Paul MathersLiving HopeFebruary 28, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Spiritual Fruit, Self-control, Proverbs 3:6, Galatians 5

Contending for the Faith

Beloved, we must have a category for people who sound like Christians but are not.

What's the Big Deal About Sin? Part 3

Genesis 1-3 expects us to be stunned by how much we are willing to throw away and in exchange for how little.

Paul MathersLiving HopeFebruary 13, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

Clothed in Gentleness

Many in our culture want Christian gentleness to be shown toward themselves, while they themselves exhibit godless, brutal self-interest when dealing with others.

Paul MathersLiving HopeFebruary 7, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel