There’s been so many conflicts I’ve caused because of my insecurities, hurtful words, bad moods and attitudes, tired-crankyness, selfish-self centered ways, unreasonable expectations – Oh my…the list unfortunately goes on and on.
One of the incredible qualities of my Awesome-Beautiful-Gorgeous-Babe is her conviction to forgive me. As we all know, that requires God’s strength and [...]

A one track mind; when thoughts and reasonings are unopen for other suggestions. It is when no other idea or suggestion can open the door of a closed mind. There’s only enough room for one track thinking.
That’s the case with a wife who is justifying leaving her husband because he is not meeting [...]

Core Value 8
We Believe that the most effective evangelism happens through people inviting people.
We believe that a life will reach a life. Each believer develops genuine relationships with friends and family and extends an invitation to them. Evangelism gets to be a normal, natural lifestyle of winning others to Christ, one by one.
To our valuable [...]

As a growing leader, I’ve been given tools and resources to mine leadership treasures. Here’s a few “jackpot” finds on our website…free of charge…for those who dare to initiate leadership development!
Pastor Wayne answers to “Frequently Asked Questions.”
http://www.enewhope.org/content/faqs/
Another great find: Pastor Wayne teaches on Water Baptism
http://www.enewhope.org/firststeps/baptism/
This is a gold mine! Pastor Wayne’s Sermon [...]

When we share our devotions in a Life Group, the Lord uses the other’s devotions to speak to our hearts, like He did below.

My 13 year old son Koa, shared his devotion in our family Life Group this morning. God spoke to me through this word. I hope He speaks to you.
Deuteronomy 10:21
He [...]

I found this journal in my archives of “Shima Kids Journal Entries. If you are a parent or have influence on children in your family, encourage them to journal. The best way is to journal with them. I have a Life Group with my kids. A Life Group is what we [...]

Tuning our attitude is required and mandatory to develop people skills and a key to healthy relationships. Many things affect keeping my guitar in tune. Climate conditions, strings, the neck adjustment, how hard I strum the strings can all affect the tuning of my guitar. There are many conditions in life that [...]

NO…the “S” does not represent “Super Shimabukuro!”
I loved exercising my right hand with the weight of a fork, bending my elbow, tilting my head, opening my mouth…and Ah-h-h-h…the taste of all the delicious varieties of food we are blessed with in Hawaii! I would even pray before my meal workouts, 3 times a day, asking [...]

What qualities would you say makes up God’s Dream Team players?
My list is not all inclusive but these are characteristics I desire to emulate in my life.

Driven by their love for God
Loves the Word of God
Team player
Not egotiscal
Doesn’t need attention or recognition
Loves working
Enjoys sharing ideas
Has a great smile
Energetic
Passionate
Disciplined
Well mannered and polite
Well liked by others
Submissive heart
Speaks [...]

Someone came up to me and said, “Hey Pastor Rod. My friend who doesn’t attend New Hope but knows of you, said he saw you running and you were smiling. What’s so fun about running – does he always smile?” “I told him…yeah, he’s always smiling at church!”Wrong answer! No, I’m not always [...]