hope
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When the Facts Argue One Thing and God Says Another I have been known to debate with myself. One of my finest debating partners is hope. There are two seats at the table in my mind. Occasionally, I take the seat of the naysayer—the one who insists that there is no hope. From that chair,…
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Reflections from I Corinthians 15 “Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” – I Corinthians 15:58 Beneath the Oak Tree We gathered in the shade of an old oak tree that stood…
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Scripture: “My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.”— Psalm 71:23 Opening to the Sun Above One day, Henry van Dyke heard the joyful, triumphant music of Beethoven set against the backdrop of his own life. His heart rose in praise—but he needed words to give…
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Philippians 3:1-11 Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Against a backdrop of resurrection hope, Paul writes: Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a safeguard. Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil…
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Rend the Heavens “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence …” – Isaiah 64:1 Isaiah’s heart longed for God’s presence to be known and acknowledged. With this movement of God, the prophet knew there would be justice, righteousness, and a rectification…
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So, You Think This Is Hot! But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. – 2…
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May hope be the aura that surrounds our lives, the given pitch that tunes our voices, the color of our countenances, and the tenor of our words.
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“Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” – Luke 5:5 (NIV) … I’ve done my best. I am sure I’ve exhausted all the possibilities, expended all the energy, and exercised all the faithfulness possible with no results…. What will…
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