I am loving this series on Revelation. The sermons take longer to write. There are more books to read. There is a need for stillness in order to think. But I love what is emerging: challenging conviction, examples of perseverance, and reminders of hope. This quote from John Stott sums up well what we are […]
“O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder…” I desire for this phrase to be at the front of our lips. O God, when I in awesome wonder reflect on your provision and guidance during that meeting… O God, when I in awesome wonder look at my son Roman; and think of all the […]
Generosity, Justice, Outreach 1
Over the summer, Restoration member Kevan Hayes spent 7 weeks traveling in Moldova, looking at ways to help the country’s many orphans. You can read Kevan’s report below. And come to church on Sunday, when we’ll hear more from Kevan about his trip and about how Restoration is making a difference in the lives of […]
The Long Last Goodbye By Louise Brooks There is something to be said for time. We can either cling to it, or wish that it would speed up. We see it fly and we see it drag. And, then, sometimes, the amount of time we are given is just right and it’s a gift. […]
As we head into the messages to the churches, you will notice that each letter heading begins with a description of Jesus from Revelation 1. For the folks at Ephesus, Jesus is described as ‘him who holds the 7 stars in his right hand…’ The lampstand and the star symbols actually point to the […]
Sunday Corporate Worship, Thoughts 1
On Sunday our church body gathers to praise God and encourage one another toward knowing him and serving him better. One of my jobs is sharing music that helps us to corporately adore our Savior and speak truth about our God, so I want to give you the opportunity to see the mindset behind the […]
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers. What time does the retreat start on Friday, October 21? We start at 7:30pm on Friday with worship, fellowship and small groups. Check in will be available beginning at 5:30pm. We will not be having a meal together Friday night. Please have dinner before you arrive. Where do I go to […]
Hello Restoration. We had a good parish meeting this past Tuesday (Sept 27). Here is my manuscript for what we talked about. It is long. I’ll try to bold headings so you can jump to the parts with which you are most concerned. Please ask questions in the comments and I will interact with you […]
We kicked off our fall preaching series last weekend. I am excited to dig into these first chapters of Revelation with you. Thanks for your great questions, insights, and general curiosity about how to get in this book and get this book in you. Feel free to tweet (@dmhanke, #restorationva), comment on blogs, or post […]
Beauty, Church, restoration, Sunday Corporate Worship 3
In case you haven’t seen it, there is a new cross in the Sanctuary. It’s a gift from a guy who likes wood and likes to make stuff out of wood. Here’s the story behind it . . . Building an Old/New Cross By Steve Brooks September 11, 2011 My dad is a retired furniture […]
