HOPE is Here

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HOPE is Here brings hope to those struggling with life‘s difficult situations.

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Mar 31, 2021

The Church is Not a Building

Mar 31, 2021

14 min

“Nobody dreams of entering the adult entertainment industry” says Jani Lewis, director of Natalie’s Sisters who as a single mom in her early 20’s, worked in clubs to survive. Now Jani and a host of volunteers bring hope to the ladies of Lexington by taking the church to the streets and planting seeds. For more information about Natlie's Sisters visit www.Nataliessisters.org.

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Mar 30, 2021

What's the Cost?

Mar 30, 2021

14 min

Every decision has a cost. If I know how much something is going to cost me, I’ll make much wiser choices, won’t I? Temptations are not random. Today Greg looks at 3 of Satan’s schemes and challenges us to count the cost of each decision we make. What do you need to examine in your life before it’s too late and you have to pay the cost?

Mar 29, 2021

True Gentleness Needs Intention

Mar 29, 2021

14 min

In today’s broadcast, Greg looks at the fruit of gentleness. True gentleness needs intention. Sometimes what we need is not more information, but a transformation. Let’s look at the ripple effect of gentleness.

Mar 26, 2021

7 Steps to Staying Faithful

Mar 26, 2021

14 min

What has God done for me lately? Rewind the tape of your life and contemplate the question: "Is God using my circumstances to change me?" Join Greg today as he shares 7 steps to staying faithful. Get ready to take some notes; you're going to want to remember these steps!

Mar 25, 2021

Can I Really Trust God?

Mar 25, 2021

14 min

Greg continues on the topic of FAITHFULNESS. Does faithfulness really boil down to the question "Do I really trust God?" Greg explores faithfulness with our money, with our schedules, in all areas of life. It all starts with making the right decisions.

Mar 24, 2021

I Will Believe It When I See It

Mar 24, 2021

14 min

Continuing with the Fruits of the Spirit, Greg addresses FAITHFULNESS. As Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Greg shares a list of 5 things that may cause you to doubt your faith.

Mar 23, 2021

Let's Get Back to Church

Mar 23, 2021

14 min

Greg continues his conversation with Wally Rendel about getting back to Church post-pandemic. Refer to Galatians 6:9, " Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Check out the Resources shared in this show:
www.IntentionalChurches.com
www.BobRussell.org
www.Spire.network with Rick Rusaw
www.ChurchAnswers.com with Thom Rainer
www.CCLeadership.org (The Christian Church Leadership Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio) Tim Wallingford, Director
www.E2Elders.org with Gary Johnson, Executive Director

Mar 22, 2021

Every Church Ought to be a HOPE Center

Mar 22, 2021

14 min

Joining Greg in the studio is a favorite guest on HOPE is Here, Wally Rendel. Wally shares the divisive issues of 2020 and discouragement that came along with it. But he also looks at what went well.

Listen to past interviews with Wally:
God Made Us on Purpose
https://hopeishere.podbean.com/e/god-made-us-on-purpose/
If You Got a Pulse You’ve Got a Purpose
https://hopeishere.podbean.com/e/if-you-got-a-pulse-you-got-a-purpose/
No Fairy Tales
https://hopeishere.podbean.com/e/no-fairy-tales/
God Uses a Tragedy as a Testimony
https://hopeishere.podbean.com/e/god-uses-a-tragedy-as-a-testimony/

Mar 19, 2021

Is Your Mess Defining You or Refining You?

Mar 19, 2021

14 min

Today Greg shares 4 ways to let your mess be refined and not defined. It is taken from the book written by Lysa Terkeurst, "Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food."

Find this book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Made-Crave-Satisfying-Deepest-Desire-ebook/dp/B003U4UTBI

Mar 18, 2021

How Have the Floods Affected You?

Mar 18, 2021

14 min

After surviving your flood, how is your attitude? Have you lost hope? Or have you found gratitude or compassion? Greg shares ways to hone your attitude after suffering loss. Remember, if someone is acting ugly on the outside it's because they are hurting on the inside.

Mar 17, 2021

We Get Knocked Down But Are Not Destroyed

Mar 17, 2021

14 min

Continuing on the topic of finding God when the floods come in our life. Today and tomorrow Greg shares 5 Lessons to be learned from 2 Corinthians 4:8-18.

Mar 16, 2021

God Never Wastes a Hurt

Mar 16, 2021

14 min

Greg continues on the topic of "Where is God in the Floods of Life?" Follow along in 2 Corinthians 4:8-18. We are given the HOPE God provides through the traumatic events in our lives. Greg shares 5 lessons we can learn from the floods that change our lives.

Mar 15, 2021

Where is God in the Floods of Life?

Mar 15, 2021

14 min

This week on HOPE is Here Greg talks about the floods that come along in our life. These floods can come in many different forms and cause devastating effects. But where is God in all of it? Has he forsaken you? Is He helping? Let's look at what the Bible says about it.

Mar 12, 2021

There Was No Way Out

Mar 12, 2021

14 min

Please welcome HOPE is Here's first Alpha Prison Ministries Spotlight, Kevin Johnson. Kevin has had to fight a lot of demons to get to where he is today. Feeling abandoned and coping with deaths of his parents eventually led Kevin to a $1,000 a day heroin addiction. He had reached the point of suicide when God stepped in and answered his prayer of help. Listen to his story today or read his story and listen to more interviews from those of the Alpha Prison Ministries online at https://www.hopeisheretoday.org/alpha .

Mar 11, 2021

Show Me the Way

Mar 11, 2021

14 min

Reflecting on verses found in the 119th Psalm, Greg shares how God can show you the way when trying to make decisions.

Mar 10, 2021

4 Ways to Display Goodness

Mar 10, 2021

14 min

Today Greg shares 4 ways we can show and display Goodness. Grab a pencil and write these down because they are good :-)

Mar 9, 2021

Goodness is Doing the Right Thing for the Right Reason

Mar 9, 2021

14 min

Greg continues on the topic of "Goodness is Godliness." He talks about how Goodness is doing the right things for the right reason, and Jesus' demonstrated on how temptation can keep us from goodness. Tune in to tomorrow's show as Greg shares 4 ways to display goodness.

Mar 8, 2021

Goodness is Godliness

Mar 8, 2021

14 min

Greg's topic this week is GOODNESS. The ‘Goodness’ as a fruit of the Spirit is not merely moral behavior, but an excellence of character. This Goodness is only possible through God's grace and mercy.

Mar 5, 2021

How Do I Trust God?

Mar 5, 2021

14 min

It's time to grab a pencil and some paper and prepare to take notes on this great program. Greg uses the acronym T.R.U.S.T. with a multitude of biblical guidance about ways to trust in God.

Mar 4, 2021

Healing from Adultery

Mar 4, 2021

14 min

Greg continues his conversation with Christy Neal, author of "Don't Ever Tell," her story of healing from adultery. Learn more about Christy and her book at www.ChooseDifferent.org

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