Tag: hope

Living hope

What about when people’s experience of hope is falsehood? Pain can crush hope. Injustice and inhuman oppression squeeze the life out of us, so we yearn for release. But how? Buddhists hope for nirvana, the end of all suffering and desire, exit from the cycle of reincarnation and suffering. Hindus hope for moksha, escape from the cycle… Continue reading Living hope

Hope Beyond Hope

We must never loose hope in what God has promised and never be afraid to hold unto his promises. Even when it seems impossible in the natural, God is able to make things happen beyond all human possibilities. Abraham had a promise from God to become the father of many nations. How would this be… Continue reading Hope Beyond Hope

The Patience of Hope

While staying connected to my One Word Friend this past month, though without any specified direction, my new Friend spoke a Lent themed lesson into my heart. Introducing me to another friend well acquainted with previous cohorts Joy and Resilience, my One Word Friend took me on a journey through the Patience of Hope. Always at work in… Continue reading The Patience of Hope

Redeeming the unredeemable: Overcoming rock bottom and finding hope 

Picture of Robert Downey Jr. (Photo from Wallpapers.com) Renowned for his roles as Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes, Robert Downey Jr. has undergone a remarkable transformation. However, his journey wasn’t always smooth, as the 45-year-old actor grappled with a significant history of substance abuse problems from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. This turbulent… Continue reading Redeeming the unredeemable: Overcoming rock bottom and finding hope 

In him was life

In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. (John1:4 NIV) In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about In him was life.

Peace in Trouble — Broken & Hopeful

When my friend Mike Wells was alive, he traveled a ridiculous amount of time every year all around the world. He encountered problems with planes, baggage, car travel, reservations and all sorts of other things as he was going to visit people. He used to call this being “Wells’ed” as it meant that unusual problems… Continue reading Peace in Trouble — Broken & Hopeful

25 Bible verses about God’s promises

Beach during the golden hour. (Photo by Zukiman Mohamad from Pexels)Have you ever felt lost, uncertain about the future, or doubted the path you’re on? We’ve all been there, seeking reassurance in the midst of life’s storms. The Bible isn’t just a book of stories or historical events; it’s a profound collection of promises. Promises… Continue reading 25 Bible verses about God’s promises

50 Inspiring quotes about hope

“Hope” (Photo by Shayla from Pexels)In times of uncertainty or hardship, hope often serves as the flickering flame that lights our way through the darkness. It’s the gentle whisper that tells us to keep going, even when the odds seem stacked against us.  For many, faith is the cornerstone of hope, offering a spiritual foundation… Continue reading 50 Inspiring quotes about hope