by Jeff | Jul 19, 2015
Prayer is one of the most misunderstood parts about the Christian life.
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I thought this was an interesting post. Not everything that HONY puts out is something I agree with, but I thought the dialogue was interesting. For the most part, few people I’ve met in life actually have a problem with prayer. Some think it works. Others think it’s just wishful thinking that can help you get through your day or a difficult point in life. For many Christians, prayer is a very daily and very personal thing. And yet, I think it’s one of the most misunderstood parts of the Christian faith, along with the Spirit. But that’s for another day.
Couple that post with a post I found on Reddit this week, and it’s easy to see that there’s a great disparity about prayer.
Prayer isn’t so much about whether “it works” or not. It’s about aligning ourselves with God’s will. And sometimes, His will leads us through discomfort and pain, instead of sunshine and bliss. And when we understand that God is God and He is sovereign, it puts us at ease. He sees the bigger picture. When you spend time in prayer with God, it bends you to Him and it’s a beautiful thing.
by Jeff | Jul 12, 2015
Young Americans today are showing charity like never before. Yes, you read that right. A recent survey found that 84 percent of Millennials gave to a charitable organization in 2014. (source) More than 3 out of every 4 who made a donation gave on their own and not through their company by payroll deduction or other means. What does it mean to show charity? Is charity just about dollars and cents? Jeff and DW offer their take on this ever-important virtue.
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How much do people give in my community? Find out here.
What are some ways you can show charity? Share in the comments below.
by Jeff | Jun 29, 2015
Here at HopeNet 360, everything we do is to provide help and hope to anyone. We don’t discriminate or show partiality to anyone who comes to us looking for hope, whether the topics discussed on HopeNet Radio, through the crisis chatline, groups who want to learn QPR and the signs of suicide and depression, and those who want to get involved in sharing hope with others. Hope is for everyone. HopeNet 360 is for everyone. With that said, our leadership feels strongly that the ruling from the Supreme Court regarding marriage is concerning and releases the following statement:
Statement from HopeNet, Inc. Board of Directors Regarding the Supreme Court Decision on Homosexual Marriage.
HopeNet, Inc d.b.a. HopeNet 360, is saddened by the Supreme Court decision last week legalizing homosexual marriage in the United States.
As Christians committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and believing that the Bible is the inerrant, eternally true and sufficient Word of God, we believe that homosexuality—or any sexual act outside of a marriage between a man and woman—is sinful in the eyes of God. While we respect the Supreme Court’s authority within the Constitution of the United States, we must also proclaim what Peter did in Acts 5:29 when the Sanhedrin ordered him to stop preaching the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ alone: “We must obey God, not men.”
We call on all Christians to not respond to the Supreme Court ruling with anger or hatred toward any person regardless of their beliefs on this issue. The Bible teaches Christians to speak the truth in love to all men. We believe what the Bible teaches: That God loves all men. However we also believe the Bible is clear that God’s love of men alone will not grant men eternal life with God. We believe the Bible is clear that the only path to eternal life with God is through a man confessing of his sins, repenting and placing his complete faith and trust in Jesus Christ the Son of God. When this happens the Holy Spirit will convict men of their ongoing sin and wrong beliefs, beginning a work of holiness in true believers—a work God will complete when we stand before Him one day.
We believe that any attempt by professing Christians to “justify” homosexuality, or any sin, as righteous in the eyes of God is sinful. The Bible is clear on what God believes about sex and sexual sins.
We call on every Christian church, denomination and organization to make a clear statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling so Christians can be clear on where your organization stands and is headed on this defining issue.
We know that God and God alone has the righteous standing to judge every man and determine his eternal destination—either living with God for eternity or separated from Him in hell. But we are also called as Christian leaders to be unashamed of the gospel and to share the truth of God and His Word with all men. We will continue to do so in a spirit of Christian love and obedience to God’s commands.
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by Jeff | Jun 28, 2015
Before you go flying off the handle this 4th of July, you’ve gotta listen to this conversation about temperance. Jeff, DW and Jason are back with a great conversation about living self-controlled lives. Maddy and Raven join in this week to share some of their own experiences as young women trying to live this out.
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[Tweet “Self-control is the ability to master your innermost desires & emotions in a way that honors God and others. #HNRTB”]
Read the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4
The Rock and Audie Bridges. (Instagram/Mashable.com)
No story about self-control could be complete without mentioning Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in it, especially if he’s the dude who hit your car early in the morning. Thankfully, this story has a good ending and Audie was a good sport about it. Read it.
Quote: “It is only through facing our fears of exposing our underlying emotions that will ultimately give us peace of mind. When we stop wrestling with our emotional baggage in our minds, we stop wrestling with ourselves and others.” (source)
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by Jeff | Jun 21, 2015
On the Father’s Day episode, Jeff and DW continue the Virtuous Living series discussing the 5 things that keep you from being diligent. Diligence (or careful and persistent work or effort) is not only a key to life success, but something that makes a father truly great. Leave us a thought on the TweetBack or in the comments below!
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