“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13 NIV). She looked
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HOPE
We all want hope, but we aren’t always sure how or where to find it. But what kind of hope do we want? Do we hope to win the lottery? Or to catch the eye
Read moreGod Captures Our Attention to Offer Hope
Sometimes God captures our attention and reveals His mighty power, the compelling evidence of who He is. September 29th reminds me of a time when God gained the attention of hundreds of people. So that
Read moreThe Heart of Hope
February 1976. New York City. Most of my friends know the story of how a transplanted New Yorker became a southern girl—after twelve impressionable years living in one of the largest cites in the world.
Read moreHope in the Sticky middle
A previous picnicker must have left a smudge of something sweet along the table edge. A drop of jelly or a splash of lemonade. The source didn’t really matter, but I watched as an exploring
Read moreJesus is Our Hope in the Dark
Have you ever found yourself in the dark without electricity? If you live in areas where storms can knock out your power in an instant, perhaps your answer is yes. Seems everywhere I’ve lived, with
Read moreGod’s Mercy Will End When Pigs Fly
In an uncertain world, there’s an undeniable hope in God’s love and mercy. An unshakable anchor for our soul. I remember the day well. A frenzy of emotions strangled my spirit. Tears soaked my face.
Read moreAmerica under siege and the Faithful Shield of God
I closed my eyes against the forceful fears of the Coronavirus, the racial unrest, and the threat of America becoming a nation I don’t recognize. Quietly I spoke, “Jesus … Jesus … ”
There really is something about that Name.
Read moreBrushstrokes of a Father
My mother would be proud of him. Seven years ago, ill with cancer and waning in strength, she surprised my dad by asking me to take her to his art show at the local senior
Read moreFinding Wisdom and Strength in the Love of the Father
Wisdom, strength, and what? It’s hard to believe the mid-point of 2020 is fast approaching. Without a doubt, people from all walks of life will one day say this was one of those historical years
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