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Foundation of Hope

  “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” Edward Mote, 1834   No Jesus, no hope. Know Jesus, know hope.   Good morning, Lord. You are my hope … for sins forgiven, for eternal life, … Continue reading

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The Source of Hope

  Psalm 119:114 (NLT) You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.   Hope running low? Fill it up with the Word of God.   Good morning, Lord. When I’m discouraged, I tend to … Continue reading

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Winter’s Hope

“In the frost when the earth is barren, You bring new hope to our souls. In December when seeds are hidden in the soil, The staff of life springs forth from the virgin womb.” Ephrem the Syrian (306-373) Are you … Continue reading

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More Hope

  It’s Advent, the season of hope — hope fulfilled, hope in this moment and hope for what is yet to be seen.   Romans 15:13 (NIV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as … Continue reading

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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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