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Speak Hope

  Romans 15:13 (ESV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.   God speaks hope into us and, in … Continue reading

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An Advent Prayer: New Hope

“You gave us so many gifts on the day of your birth: A treasure chest of spiritual medicines for the sick; Spiritual light for the blind; The cup of salvation for the thirsty; The bread of life for the hungry. … Continue reading

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Let’s Hope

  Lent: a time to ponder the despair of the crucifixion, followed by the hope of the resurrection.     Hebrews 10:23 (NLT) Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to … Continue reading

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Advent: Hope

It’s Advent, the season when we ponder God-in-us, Immanuel. A friend and I wrote an Advent prayer calendar for our congregation. I’ll share those thoughts with you every day from now till December 25.  

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Mourning’s Morning

  Social distancing bringing you to tears? Fear not! It won’t last forever.     Psalm 30:5b (NIV) Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Embrace hope! Morning is coming.

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Hope Rising

  Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.   May your hopes rise and your doubts decline.

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Something Worth Saying

  “Aren’t you upset?” “Why are you so upbeat?” “How do you do it?”   1 Peter 3:15 (ERV) Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have. Don’t be afraid to speak … Continue reading

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My Best Hope

    Oh Lord, you are my best hope.     Yes, indeed. I hope for the Best.  

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Encouraging Hope

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“What hope do I have?”

    I really like how the Easy-to-Read Bible words Psalm 39 (verses 6-8):   Our life is like an image in a mirror.     We rush through life collecting things,     but we don’t know who will get them after we die. … Continue reading

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