HonoluluNext Steps at New Hope
1 Say Yes! to Jesus
2 Attend a Weekly Service
3 Attend Growing Deep, Growing Strong
4 Get Water Baptized
5 Join a Small Group
6 Start Doing Devotions & Journaling
7 Get Involved in a Ministry
2 Attend a Weekly Service
3 Attend Growing Deep, Growing Strong
4 Get Water Baptized
5 Join a Small Group
6 Start Doing Devotions & Journaling
7 Get Involved in a Ministry
Next Journaling Class
Stay tuned for future dates.
For more information, contact Arlene Delisio: 808-842-4242 x420 or by email.
For more information, contact Arlene Delisio: 808-842-4242 x420 or by email.
Get a Journal
There are many journals you can purchase at a bookstore or a plain notebook will do. New Hope offers Life Journals with a section for special prayer requests. It also has a Through-the-Bible Reading Plan that will guide you through the entire Bible in just one year.
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Pastors' Journals
Click here to read devotions from our Pastors.
When Should I Journal?
It is a good idea to set aside a certain time in your schedule each day and find a quiet place where you won't be distracted.
It's not important when you do your devotions, but that you make it a very important part of your day. For morning people, it's a great way to start your day. For others, it's 20-minute lunchtime appointments with Jesus. For the night owls, it's the final act of the day, the time to quiet their hearts and hear God's voice.
It's not important when you do your devotions, but that you make it a very important part of your day. For morning people, it's a great way to start your day. For others, it's 20-minute lunchtime appointments with Jesus. For the night owls, it's the final act of the day, the time to quiet their hearts and hear God's voice.
As we read God's words, we begin to see how God responds to things. Doing daily devotions re-patterns the way we think and transforms the spirit of the mind. Then, when we face similar situations as Jesus did, we begin to respond in the same way.
Journaling is an excellent way to both record and process what God has spoken to us. It's also a useful tool to use at a later time to reflect on and review some of the "gems" that you have received. Without writing these down, you may forget those blessings and some very important lessons! While journaling is a very personal time with the Lord, you may want to share some of your daily devotions with your small group or mentors. Through discussion, you may be able to look deeper into what God is speaking to you, gain new insights and even encourage others.
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for Scripture
Open your Bible to the reading found under today's date of your Bible bookmark. Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.
Open your Bible to the reading found under today's date of your Bible bookmark. Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.
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for Observation
What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this Scripture down in your own words in your journal.
What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this Scripture down in your own words in your journal.
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for Application
Personalize what you have read, by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this Scripture can apply to you today.
Personalize what you have read, by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this Scripture can apply to you today.
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for Prayer
This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this Scripture, or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two-way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.
This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this Scripture, or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two-way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.
