Friday, February 3rd, 2012 in General by Dani Misdom
A while ago we received an email via our website from an anonymous user posing the following question: “is our world as fragile and uncertain as you (Door of Hope) claim it is?” I’m assuming this user was referring to our vision statement which says we are called to be “a door of hope through [...]
Friday, January 13th, 2012 in General by Dani Misdom
Why bother with the Psalms? It’s an interesting question. The Psalms are ancient. They speak of circumstances and historical moments which are foreign to us, in locations very different to our own. These Psalms are mostly negative too! They reflect the authors’ distress, loneliness, heart-ache, pain and a longing to be rescued… So why do [...]
Thursday, January 5th, 2012 in Articles, General by doorofhope
Every so often we come across insights and challenges from people around the world who work very hard at spreading the faith and love of Jesus. Steve Furtick, senior pastor of Elevation Church in North Caroline (and one of 2011’s Global Leadership Summit keynote speakers), is a keen blogger and recently posted his thoughts on [...]
Thursday, November 24th, 2011 in General by Wini Heron
Someone has recently said to me I could be protecting my child too much. He said the world is cruel and my son needs to know that. My first response was just because the world is cruel doesn’t mean we need to be. Then, as I pondered on it, my response went further than that. [...]
Monday, October 31st, 2011 in General by Wini Heron
Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. 1 Peter 3:18a There have been many whispers I have heard from God concerning those around me who are lost, who need to be brought home to be reconciled to their [...]
Thursday, September 29th, 2011 in General by Wini Heron
Life for Debra had been one of pain and hopelessness. Nearly losing her life twice left her with very poor health, memory loss and an extremely broken heart. She is however blessed with a lovely son and a few loyal friends who cheered her on. One day, a friend took her for coffee at the [...]
Monday, August 8th, 2011 in General by Wini Heron
I usually don’t have much difficulty communicating what I think or feel but I have been struggling to put what I am feeling now into words. But I will try. Here we go… Someone said to me a while ago that they had never seen many people come to know the Lord. Excitement welled [...]
Monday, July 11th, 2011 in Articles, General by Wini Heron
Emma is put off by Christians and wants nothing to do with Christianity because her Christian friends constantly talk about God’s love and compassion but she doesn’t see the outworking of love and faith in their lives. Also, when she needs help and love, they are nowhere to be seen. Bill has had a difficult [...]
Friday, June 17th, 2011 in General by Wini Heron
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15 Have you ever had an opportunity to share about faith and God but been caught [...]
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 in General by doorofhope
Mostly, I’m not a quiet person. I have at times wished with all my being to be a quiet person. I often find myself with Foot-in-mouth disease. I have learnt and am still learning the hard way, how the carelessness of my speech can cause great damage. I once was very distraught by the behaviour [...]
