Mike Hoffman's blog
Faith
I would often tell my weeding crew to have faith and think "square foot, by square foot", so that they would not be overwhelmed by a yard-full of weeds. When we recieved the Holy Spirit, God gave us the power to live beyond what we could do on our own. "We live by faith, not by sight." God has some huge plans for you! - 2 Corinthians 5:7. -Pastor Mike
A Shield
The word of the Lord is flawless and impenetrable. The word of God and belief in God is not a crutch as some people would say it is, but rather is a shield that can protect us when we are too weak to face certain trials. It also strenghtens us to be ready to go out and battle evil. "...He (God) is a shield for all who take refuge in him." -Psalm 30b. -Pastor Mike
In Us
The world is a needy place and is not where we should go to be filled up. Instead, find yourself in Christ, so that you can go out and meet the needs of others. "No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us." -1 John 4:12 -Pastor Mike
Worry
I let "worry" get ahold of my life at times. How about you? Jesus said in Luke 12: 25, "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" That's is so true. God promises the Kingdom and tells us to serve others. Stop worrying and keep busy! -Pastor Mike
Voices
We often joke about the "voices in our heads". We do have many worldly voices who are competing for our attention. Often it is hard to know which one to follow. Jesus says, in John 10: 4b, "...and his sheep follow him because they his voice." Need the right advice? Look to the Bible and listen for the Holy Spirit when you go to God in prayer. -Pastor Mike
Rock
"Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, is the Rock eternal." - Isaiah 26:4. Come to the Lord with all your cares and problems. Trust in him to answer them, in his time and in his way. Do not be worried or concerned...God will will provide. -Pastor Mike
Lamp
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." - Psalm 119: 105. God's path does not always line up with our own or the one the world presents us with. Remember Jesus' words to Peter, "Follow me!". Rely on God's way! - Pastor Mike
Criticizing Others
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven." -Luke 6:37. So does Jesus mean that we should just ignor our brother's sins? No, but we must constructively assist them to repent and be healed. Remember the adulterous woman that was about to be stoned? Did jesus just rip on her and te
Temptation
We are all tempted on a daily basis. The World messes with our heads and makes us think that we will be more complete if we allow our temptations to rule us. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that God will never give us more temptation than we can bear and will always provide a way out. Open yourself up to His help! -Pastor Mike
Plans
God has a plan for each one of us. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go: I will counsel you and watch over you." -Psalm 32: 8. God does not want us to worry about the future. If you sometimes fall into that trap, repent, turn to Jesus, and ask him to show you the next step in your life plan. Exhale! God has you covered. -Pastor Mike
