Written by: Marianne White“ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” - 2 Corinthians 5: 17This verse reminds us of a powerful truth, no matter what has happened in the past, in Christ, we have the opportunity to...
In so many facets of life, timing is everything. Whether it be knowing when to try something new or to hold back from something due to extenuating circumstances, sometimes the best decisions are the ones we don’t make. This was never more evident than during the COVID pandemic. Forced to...
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” – Psalm 42:5, 11, 43:5 (NLT)Hope is not a wish. My brave broken-hearted life has taught me that hope is not pretty and...
Shirley Brosius
“For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” – Romans 8:24-25 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear Lord, we want to see...
Shirley Brosius
“For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” – Romans 8:24-25 (NIV)In earlier days, before bridal showers became...
Connie Harper
Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord. – Psalm 31:24 (CSB)Please Pray:Father God, I place in Your hands all the situations in my life that are a burden on my heart. I have faith in You, Lord. And I thank...
Connie Harper
Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord. – Psalm 31:24 (CSB)Hope is one of the most powerful words I know, yet everyone loses their tentative grasp on hope from time to time. As I write this my own hope has...
Stacey Barkley
“I am the Lord’s servant; may it happen as you said” -- Luke 1:38 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord, help me trust You like Mary did, surrendering my fears and uncertainties. Strengthen me to obey Your call with humility and faith. Surround me with encouragement, and let my work glorify You. I am...
Peggi Tustan
And in despair I bowed my head: “There is no peace on earth,” I said,“For hate is strong, and mocks the songOf peace on earth, good will to men.”[1]It is Christmastime, a season of hope and happiness and...peace. Except this week, our peace was shattered when a school shooting left...
Lori Altebaumer
GeneralDec. 13, 2024Season of Preparation Day Eleven: God's HopeFor those of us old enough to remember, few days will ever compare to the emotional experience of September 11, 2001. The shock numbed us into a state of disbelief while the horror paralyzed us with fear. We were disoriented, humble, and...
Amy Olrick
"We boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” - Romans 5:2-4When my husband Jeffrey was a young adult, his mother married a wonderful man named Steve...
Keri Willis
“But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue...
Keri Willis
“But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue...
Shirley Brosius
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” – Acts 17:26 (NIV)I had quit my teaching job to attend seminary and work part time on a church staff....
Shirley Brosius
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” – Acts 17:26 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear Lord, I like to control my life. But I do what I can to follow...
Keri Willis
“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.” - Romans 15:13Please pray:Heavenly Father, Thank you for creating us to have laughter in our souls. Help me to find joy and...
Keri Willis
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength. -- Proverbs 17:22She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. -- Proverbs 31:25Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. -- Psalm 126:2aMom needed to...
Lisa Price
Okay, so, I will be the first to admit that the first couple of sentences of this passage are not particularly encouraging or hopeful. Truth-be-told, they are the worst kind of a bummer. We, like t…
Sheryl H. Boldt
We have no hope of changing if we don’t change who or what we surrender ourselves to. Whether we’re yielding to peer pressure, fear of failure, rejection or the devil himself, we’ve got to do whatever is necessary to start loving God more than we love our sin.
Daisy Dronen
The author discusses finding encouragement through a Christian writing community and reflects on facing trials and finding hope through faith. Despite experiencing sorrow and challenges, they find …