As I continue to explore and discover hope, there are many things I could say and I even wrote an entire blog post for today already. However, I decided that instead of posting it, I just want to direct you to this blog post that I stumbled upon earlier today written by a woman named Myra. … Continue reading Hope {Day 18} – Back to Square One
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Hope {Day 16} – I AM
Well, we’ve hit the halfway point. Sixteen days ago I set out to blog about hope for 31 days straight and I’ve been amazed at what I’ve discovered along the way: I’ve discovered how to give hope, even if that means just being present. I’ve discovered a wide range of situations that leave us searching… Continue reading Hope {Day 16} – I AM
Hope {Day 15} – LIGHT
It seems as if I have two parallel themes running in my life right now. For 15 days straight I’ve been blogging about HOPE. At the same time, God has been showing me a lot about LIGHT. I call them parallel themes, because hope and light seem to have a lot in common. Often we… Continue reading Hope {Day 15} – LIGHT
Hope {Day 14} – Hope Amidst Loneliness
Here’s a poem I wrote quite a while ago about those who find themselves struggling with loneliness and the hope found in God’s Word. I randomly stumbled upon it earlier today and thought I’d share. ALONE An empty box of tissues Beside a pile of ones filled with tears A drenched pillow nearby Held… Continue reading Hope {Day 14} – Hope Amidst Loneliness
Hope {Day 12} – Hope and Contentment… the Best of Friends
Tonight at the wonderful Philippians Short Course Bible Study at First Trinity we were studying chapter 4. It’s a wonderful chapter which I strongly suggest everyone read. (You could even do so right now by clicking here.) Anyway, in summary here are a few things covered in that chapter: vs 4 – Finding JOY in… Continue reading Hope {Day 12} – Hope and Contentment… the Best of Friends
Hope {Day 10} – Saying Goodbye with Hope
1 Thessalonians 4:13 “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.” This song is my prayer for all of those that I know and love who have recently lost loved ones. May… Continue reading Hope {Day 10} – Saying Goodbye with Hope
Hope {Day 9} – “Against All Hope”
Thinking about some of the high school kids that are in playoffs for sports in these coming weeks makes me think about my high school experience. Now, don’t get me wrong, I loved my high school and there were many things that our school was really good at (music, basketball, etc.)… but football just wasn’t… Continue reading Hope {Day 9} – “Against All Hope”
HOPE {Day 5} Draw Hope Anew
Despair. [dih-spair] –noun 1. loss of hope; hopelessness. 2. someone or something that causes hopelessness –verb 3. to lose, give up, or be without hope 4. to give up hope of. —Antonyms 1. hope. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When I looked up the definition of despair, I expected to see “hope” listed as an antonym, but… Continue reading HOPE {Day 5} Draw Hope Anew
HOPE {Day 4} A Reason for Hope
There it was. So subtle I almost missed it as we read this passage this morning in Crossroads Bible Class. . But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the HOPE that you have, but do… Continue reading HOPE {Day 4} A Reason for Hope
HOPE {Day 2} An Ever-present, Loving God
My thoughts for today are simple. They are not even really my thoughts… not MY words, but the words of our great God, the provider of great hope. While these passages may not specifically say “hope” in them, as I heard them read at a funeral today, hope was definitely proclaimed. “God is… Continue reading HOPE {Day 2} An Ever-present, Loving God
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