Hope of the Heart

The hope of our heart is the hope of Jesus Christ. What does that mean? Is there power in our hope? Is our hope in the power of Jesus? Why should we continue to hold on to the hope we have in Jesus? Jesus and His power is the genesis of our hope. It isContinue reading “Hope of the Heart”

Hope of Abraham

Waiting can make holding onto hope very challenging and difficult. The longer we must wait, the more difficult it becomes. We are an impatient people. Holding onto our hope may even become too challenging for us. But holding onto our hope is more rewarding than any other thing we can do. It is our hopeContinue reading “Hope of Abraham”

Hope of Advent

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is on its way. The scramble to get bargains is on. Finishing off the shopping list is top priority. After all, most of us have already had our Christmas decorations up for a couple weeks. For many Christians it is also the time for our tradition of Advent. Advent isContinue reading “Hope of Advent”

Strength When Weary

Are you tired? Are you tired of being tired? Are your nerves frayed to the point they can’t be frayed anymore? Do you feel as though you are being tossed back and forth on endless violent waves? Are you looking for just enough strength to get through one more day? There is no doubt weContinue reading “Strength When Weary”

Confident In Hope

Do you seek glory? Are you holding firm to that dream? Do you have confidence you will achieve it? Is your hope in the One who can provide it? Do you fully understand He is faithful in His promises to you? Many seek personal glory in this life. They chase after trophies, recognition, and wealth.Continue reading “Confident In Hope”

Faith Gains Grace

Are you a person who looks to justify yourself to others? Do you worry about what others think of you? Do you hope people will cut you some slack when you make a mistake? Do you know your faith in God brings you into His grace? We all want to look good in the presenceContinue reading “Faith Gains Grace”

Filled With Hope

Are you filled with hope? Where does your hope come from? Does it come from the promise of a promotion at work? Perhaps a new relationship? Or, are you without much hope right now? Do you know there is a hope available to you that has no end? When the word hope is used inContinue reading “Filled With Hope”

Be of Sober Mind

Would you consider yourself to be of sober mind? Do you think rationally through the situation before reacting (or overreacting)? Are you relying on God to provide you an answer? Are you taking advantage of the blessings God has blessed you with to assess your situation properly? Sober mindedness is a sorely needed trait inContinue reading “Be of Sober Mind”

Be Prepared

Are you prepared? Do you have an answer if someone asks? Will you be able to explain why you have hope? Do you have an explanation within your own mind? Have you ever really thought about why you have hope? We prepare answers for many questions as we go about our lives. Sometimes we areContinue reading “Be Prepared”