Doctrine that Weeps

It is through pain and confusion that our beliefs are tried

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 20, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Great Commission, Doctrine, Grief, D.A. Carson, John 11:6, Isaiah 53:3, Romans 12:15

Hope from Affliction

The “peaceful fruit of righteousness” doesn’t come easy.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 19, 2019Christianity, Depression, Grief, Hebrews 12, Psalm 119, Scripture, Hope, Chico Living Hope, Living Hope Chico

Everything's Changing

Because of the Camp Fire, everything around me is changing . . .

Beth DeSeelhorstLiving HopeMarch 12, 2019Christianity, Camp Fire, Camp Fire 2018, Camp Fire Recovery, Faith, Change, Taking Risks, Covenant, Sanctification, Maturity, Joy, Grief

Faith That Endures

On the morning of Thursday, November 8th, many of our congregation awoke to the fire that would burn through the entire town of Paradise, CA in a single day. How can our faith endure in the midst of such devastating loss?

Sermons, Response to the Camp FireLiving HopeNovember 13, 2018Disaster, Camp Fire 2018, COMMUNITY, Hope, 1 Peter, Endurance, perseverance, Faith, Grief, Loss, Fire, Paradise Fire