Pull Up a Chair and Grab a Cup of Tea: Learning to Walk With Jesus
- Maria
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
If you’re new here, welcome.
You may be looking for more than inspiration or encouragement. You may be longing to understand God’s Word more deeply, to grow in your faith, and to learn what it looks like to walk with Jesus in everyday life.
That’s why this space exists.
A Message of Hope Ministry is a teaching ministry centered on Scripture, spiritual formation, and growth in Christ. Everything shared here flows from a desire to help people discover who Jesus is, learn what God’s Word says, and grow in a real, lived relationship with Him.
This post is simply a place to begin.
How We Learn and Grow Here
Spiritual growth is not about collecting information, it is about being shaped by God’s Word.
Here, teaching follows a simple and intentional rhythm:
Scripture → Reflection → Prayer → Practice
God uses His Word to renew our minds, form our hearts, and teach us how to live faithfully.
Through Scripture, we learn to listen, to respond, and to trust Him more deeply.
You’ll find teaching that:
Explains Scripture clearly and thoughtfully
Invites reflection and prayer
Connects God’s Word to real life
Encourages steady, faithful growth
Growth here is not rushed or performance-based. It is rooted in learning, obedience, and trust.
Why This Ministry Exists
This ministry began with a simple call rooted in God’s Word.
Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:18–19)
That call is not only about going outward, it is also about teaching, forming, and walking with others as they grow in faith. This ministry exists to help people respond to that invitation by learning to follow Jesus through Scripture, prayer, and lived obedience.
As God teaches us through His Word, He invites us to trust Him — and through that trust, we come to know Him more deeply.
A Note About the Cookies
You’ll notice cookies mentioned throughout this space, particularly Angelina Cucina Cookies.
The cookies are not the message.
Jesus is.
For more than 25 years, cookies have simply been one way God has used this ministry to carry Scripture and teaching into real-world spaces. Through partnerships with churches and organizations, cookies help create approachable moments for conversation, learning, and discipleship.
They are a doorway ,not the foundation.
God’s Word is the foundation.
Spiritual growth is the goal.
Where to Go Next
If you’re wondering where to begin after this post, here are a few simple ways to continue:
Read a devotional to see how Scripture is taught and applied
Explore Praying God’s Word to learn how to use Scripture in prayer
Join the community to receive ongoing teaching and devotionals
Learn how the ministry partners with churches and outreach efforts
There is no required order. Begin where your curiosity or hunger leads.
A Gentle Encouragement
Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey of learning, listening, and responding to God’s Word.
If you’re here to learn, to grow, or to return to Scripture with fresh eyes, you are in the right place. Take your time. Ask honest questions. Open the Word.
God is faithful to teach those who seek Him.
Walking with you in the Word,
Maria
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