I have a lot of friends who are hurting this Christmas season. Broken...abused...challenged...confused. Each day as I am reminded of their situations and prompted to pray, one thing I pray for, is joy. We hear that word through many Christmas songs... especially "Joy to the World" but what about when joy doesn't seem to come… Continue reading Repeat the Sounding Joy
Category: Hope Restored
I will always have hope {Hope Restored}
For some reason this didn't go through before, but today we get to wrap up the Hope Restored series with some thoughts from my awesome mom! First she shares this verse from Psalm 71: But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you Lord more and more. She tells of how… Continue reading I will always have hope {Hope Restored}
Hope in our Mighty Warrior {Hope Restored Series}
Today's verse of hope comes from Sarah B., another student in the high school ministry at First Trinity. Sarah serves God and others in countless ways around our church and community. The verse she wanted to share is Zephaniah 3:17 "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take… Continue reading Hope in our Mighty Warrior {Hope Restored Series}
A Little Gift for YOU this Christmas {Hope Restored Series}
As I was unpacking all my Christmas stuff this year, I came across a song I began writing last year about this time. I couldn't remember the music but so many of the words (below) fit SO perfectly with the theme of "Hope Restored" and it even mentioned restored hope at one point in it. … Continue reading A Little Gift for YOU this Christmas {Hope Restored Series}
What if…? {Hope Restored Series}
Today's post is from my friend Bethany A. She is a friend from college and was one of the RAs (Resident Assistants) in the dorm where I was the RC (Residence Hall Coordinator). Bethany is currently in a battle against Lyme Disease, a struggle in which she daily must draw hope from Christ. Here is… Continue reading What if…? {Hope Restored Series}
We Need Each Other {Hope Restored Series}
This past weekend we heard from Josh D. about a verse in 1 Samuel that brings him hope reminding Him that God knows what's best for him and will bring it about in His time and way. He sent me the content for that post about 4 weeks ago now and shortly after sending it… Continue reading We Need Each Other {Hope Restored Series}
Just take a look around {Hope Restored Series}
Today we get the joy of hearing from my amazing wonderful Dad! 🙂 I am so thankful to have such a loving and supportive father and here he shares some of the "little things" around us that can restore hope: As the world swirls around me and disasters happen almost daily this verse gives me… Continue reading Just take a look around {Hope Restored Series}
Trouble is coming! {Hope Restored Series}
It sure is good news that we have hope because of Jesus. Today in our "Hope Restored" blog series, my friend Lisa J. shares a favorite verse that brings her hope in the midst of the reality that we face tough times in life. Lisa and I served together for many summers at camp and… Continue reading Trouble is coming! {Hope Restored Series}
After a little while… {Hope Restored Series}
Stephanie M. is in the same Lifegroup as me. Together with this group of other young adults, we journey through life together trying to help each other know, trust, and find hope in Jesus more each day. About two years ago while I was in Nebraska for my DCE internship mid-year conference, I got the news… Continue reading After a little while… {Hope Restored Series}
God is God and I am Not {Hope Restored Series}
Today's story of HOPE RESTORED comes from Josh D., a high school student at First Trinity. The verse he wanted to share comes from 1 Samuel 3:18, "He is the Lord, let Him do what is good in His eyes." Here is why Josh says this verse restores his hope: This verse has given me… Continue reading God is God and I am Not {Hope Restored Series}
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