Abiding Hope Church

Pastor Jay Gamelin reflects on the significance of Mary anointing Jesus' feet with very expensive perfume and how Judas reacts. When do we miss the bigger picture of joy in our lives because we are too focused elsewhere? Where are you putting too much energy that it is starting to consume your joy?

Pastor Doug looks at the Parable of the Prodigal Son as not an example of "in" or "out" but as a parable about the faithful Father. 

Pastoral Intern Makayla Dahleen analyzes the word "repentance" as used in the Gospel but gives it a modern day update to challenge our present day thinking. 

Pastor Doug focuses on the 13thchapter of Luke as why Jesus will never, ever give up on us. We humans have created such division and fear in our world that it is overwhelming. But Jesus doesn’t quit. And neither should we. 

Pastor Jay looks at the three temptations: appetite, ambition, and approval. Which one of these three do you wrestle with? In order for us to become what we want to be,  we have to learn to let go of what we want in order to take up the things we need. 

Pastor Laura explores the Transfiguration as an opportunity to remind us to listen and follow our hearts with Jesus. 

Do you really understand John 3:16 says? Pastor Doug Hill dives into the Greek translation and challenges our viewpoint. 

Pastor Jay Gamelin dives into the meaning of why people are "blessings" and where to find the power of community. 

Pastor Doug Hill focuses on Peter and his identity when he tells Jesus "Get away from me for I am a sinful man." 

Pastor Doug Hill questions what it means to identify with certain groups and how the creates a reality at odds with our identity of children of God.