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Hope
“’Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness, and streams in the wasteland.’” Is…. Continue Reading →
We just celebrated Easter. A holiday that reminds us that now is not forever. It may feel like forever, especially when we’re going through a hard time. Or a long wait. Or a time of grief and sorrow. We can… Continue Reading →
Many, maybe most of us, have had Covid by now. I’ve just recovered from it, and thought I’d share some lessons I hope will resonate with and encourage you: The difference between sympathy, empathy, and identification—Sympathy is feeling sorry or… Continue Reading →
When we’re experiencing a discouraging situation we have a tendency to spiral downward emotionally. It’s difficult to find hope when the situation appears to be hopeless. That’s how the nation of Israel felt after the fall of Jerusalem. The prophet… Continue Reading →
Where does one find hope? When our situation is improving we may see glimmers of hope, but what enables us to exhibit hope when it appears that all is lost. Job faced devastating circumstances as he lost his family, his… Continue Reading →
Happy Passover!… Happy Palm Sunday!… Solemn observance of Good Friday… Happy Resurrection Sunday! Please meditate on the connection between all of these: First– Jesus comes into Jerusalem, the national capital, as the humble King He is, to the cries of… Continue Reading →
WHEN WE’RE FEELING LIKE OUR DREAMS ARE AT A HOPELESS END, REMEMBER THE LORD HAS GIVEN US ENDLESS HOPE! 🙂 A few days ago, while worshiping together with my husband, we got to singing a song the Lord gave me– “Hope… Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives when we may feel down and discouraged. We may feel that no one understands what we’re going through. There is One who not only knows what we’re going through, but He cares. Jesus understands… Continue Reading →
Today’s sermon challenged us to set our hope completely on the grace to be brought to us through Jesus Christ Hope is the key that unlocks the door to God’s grace. Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober,… Continue Reading →
What is hope? Some would answer it relates to something you want to happen, a desire for something you consider good. Such as, “I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow, so we can still have our picnic.” Or, “I hope I… Continue Reading →
Where do you turn when you’re facing a difficult situation? The Apostle Peter wrote a letter to Christians who were living in a culture in which they were facing difficulties and persecution. You may feel like you’re in a situation… Continue Reading →
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King, Jr. We have a tendency to focus on the negative. When we take a step back and learn how to detach emotionally, then we can start to… Continue Reading →
We started a new sermon series today looking at the challenges that Joseph faced as God prepared him to fulfill his dreams of destiny. Joseph prospered because the Lord was with him. Do you know that the Lord is with… Continue Reading →
As of now, the world has been in pandemic-mode for at least 5 months. And just when Covid-19 was becoming history, in many places, cases have surged again. With all that comes the continued, or renewed, restrictions—what we can’t do,… Continue Reading →
What are your thoughts when you’re feeling overwhelmed? Consider Job’s situation. Job felt abandoned – by his friends, family, and even his God. This is what he thought about his friends advice : How long will you torment me and… Continue Reading →
