On April 18, 2007, three Christians – employees of the Bible publishing firm Zirve Publishing House in Malatya, Turkey – were attacked, tortured, and murdered by five Sunni Muslim assailants. April 18th has now become the national day of prayer among Turkish Christians. It is a day to pray for peace, for opportunities to share… Read more
Posts Categorized: Reflections
Written on Stone
In this New Hope Video Reflection shot in Ephesus, Justin talks about the significance of inscriptions written on stone in ancient times, and why God is doing something different in us today.
The Legacy of Aunt Myrtle
Just a couple of weeks ago, I sat next to Aunt Myrtle’s hospital bed. We were talking and laughing about all sorts of things. She was telling me a story about her life and the people around her. As she was listing names, she stopped. “I… I can’t remember the person’s name.” With her sweet… Read more
Not the Labor of My Hands
We often forget that before the fall, Adam worked. God entrusted him with caring for the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:15). Unlike the work we experience today, it must have been a wonderful task. In fact, it must not have seemed like work at all. Could you imagine working and being told that you could… Read more
More than Conquerors
I always find movies that transcend a simple plot or sports that offer something beyond a winner and loser more compelling. Those that speak in some way of Kingdom principles or the human struggle stick with me more than those that offer a mere few hours of entertainment. Perhaps beyond just the Ravens’ success, this… Read more
Women of Advent – Mary
Put yourself in Mary’s shoes for a moment. An angel tells you, a virgin, that you’re going to have a baby. You’re a young woman (probably 15 years old), engaged to a respectable man, and you live in a society where virginity is valued and expected until marriage. What would you do? We can only… Read more
Women of Advent – Bathsheba
Imagine a friend came to you, her husband was at war, and she admitted to having an affair with a prominent public figure. Then she says, “I am pregnant.” What would you say to her? There is general consensus that Bathsheba, with the assistance of King David, did absolutely everything wrong. She, a married Gentile… Read more
Women of Advent – Ruth
This year during Advent, New Hope Chapel will be focusing on the women of Jesus’ genealogy and their connection to the life and ministry of the Messiah. These are from our readings during the worship service. Imagine you lived with your in-laws. Over the years, your father-in-law passed away. Then shortly after, your brother-in-law passed… Read more
Women of Advent – Rahab
This year during Advent, New Hope Chapel will be focusing on the women of Jesus’ genealogy and their connection to the life and ministry of the Messiah. These are from our readings during the worship service. Imagine that your country is on the brink of war. Your nation’s future looks bleak. Suddenly, there’s a knock… Read more
The Women of Advent – Tamar
This year during Advent, New Hope Chapel will be focusing on the women of Jesus’ genealogy and their connection to the life and ministry of the Messiah. These are from our readings during the worship service. Imagine an arranged marriage, where you’re taken far from your country, your people, and your culture, and brought some… Read more
