HopeLives

HANG-UPS AND HABITS

2009-09-13T12:20:00.002-05:00

The last 2 messages have been so encouraging...Hang-ups and Habits. Mike has taught us that when we don't tend to our hurts they can turn into Hang-ups and Habits. He also explained that sometimes we just have hang-ups just like Paul had a thorn in his side. We still need to seek healing and wholeness from God for those struggles. I've also loved the My Storys where we all can hear firsthand how God worked in a miraculous way to heal and restore lives. If you're realizing that you don't need to hide your struggles anymore, please know that we are at Gateway every Monday night at 7 pm for Celebrate Recovery. Come join us...you won't be sorry!!

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HURTS...

2009-09-01T12:06:00.005-05:00

Hurts...Randy said on Sunday that if we live long enough, life will deal us some struggles, some hurts. This is so true. We can probably all remember a time in our lives when we were really hurt either by someone or something...maybe it was an intentional hurt or maybe not. It hurt none the less. We are left with the reality of trying to deal with the pain and aftermath. We need HOPE to get through those times when the hurt is almost too much to bare. In Hosea 2:15, God says "I will...transform the Valley of Trouble into a gateway of hope..." As I listen to people share about their hurts and their hope, I realize just how true this verse really is. God uses our hurts and struggles and turns them into a Gateway of Hope which can then be used to help others deal with their own hurts. As we learn in Celebrate Recovery through the 8 Recovery Principles, "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs." and "God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:3-4) Jesus is telling you and me that this world will deal us hurts, it's a reality, but He will see us through! The band sang Addison Road's single, Hope Now. Watch and Listen...

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Beginnings

2009-08-20T21:47:00.000-05:00

HopeLives...our new sermon series and the inspiration for this new blog. Gateway has been offering Celebrate Recovery (CR) since September 2006. On September 28th, we will be celebrating the end of our 3rd year and beginning of our 4th! We have so much to celebrate. What an honor to have a front row seat to all that God's doing through this program. If you are struggling with any hurt, habit or hang-up, I hope you will find your way to Gateway some Monday night. We'd love to have you!