Dare to Hope
“Some things have got to be believed to be seen.” ―Ralph Hodgson The wise man wrote that “Hope deferred makes … Continue reading Dare to Hope
Tag: Hope
To Far Away to Matter?
“But Peter followed Him at a distance…” _Mark 14:54 Having lived with my own frailties and struggles for many decades … Continue reading To Far Away to Matter?
Coping with Loss: The Ministry of Presence and Embracing Life Without Your ‘Right Arm’
A gracious woman retains honor. __Proverbs 11:16 This past Thursday morning Sonja and I got the call that ended up … Continue reading Coping with Loss: The Ministry of Presence and Embracing Life Without Your ‘Right Arm’
When Your End is in Sight
So she said, “As the LORD your God lives, I do not have bread, only a handful of flour in … Continue reading When Your End is in Sight
“It is what it is” Does Not Have to be Forever
“We shouldn’t make the mistake of moving automatically from “is” to “ought.”” — When God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide … Continue reading “It is what it is” Does Not Have to be Forever
God is not Pharaoh
“Therefore go now and work; for no straw shall be given you, yet you shall deliver the quota of bricks.” … Continue reading God is not Pharaoh
It just might be true
“Time and time again, the postmortems of financial debacles include two classic phrases: “It was too good to be true” … Continue reading It just might be true
Blind Hope
“Nothing could be worse than hope that is hopeless.” _Richard C. Halverson, No Greater Power: Perspective for Days of Pressure … Continue reading Blind Hope
Just south of hopelessness
“Vows begin when hope dies.” _Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519 ***** Recently a good friend of mine shared with me the … Continue reading Just south of hopelessness
Is the only ultimate option cynicism?
“Scratch any cynic and you will find a disappointed idealist.” _George Carlin ***** Don’t let cynics intimidate you. Cynics have … Continue reading Is the only ultimate option cynicism?
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