Prophecies and Promises

We all need something to look forward to. Whether it is goal to achieve, a child to be born, a promotion in a job, or a relationship blossoming, we need a future with promise. Why? It provides us with hope. That hope is the driving force that gives us a reason to continue. God givesContinue reading “Prophecies and Promises”

Hope Set Before Us

Have you grasped the hope set before you? Do you know there is hope waiting for you to grasp it? Will you reach out for it? Will you reach out to the One who will give you hope? Will you hold onto it, never letting it go? Hope is a wonderful thing. Hope drives usContinue reading “Hope Set Before Us”

Unseen Hope Saves

What is your biggest or most important hope? How many hopes do you have? Do you hope for your family? Do you hope for material possessions? Are you hoping for something new and grand? Have you put your hope in God? We all hope for a variety of things. There are hopes for family, friends,Continue reading “Unseen Hope Saves”

One in Resurrection

What do you believe about the resurrection? Are you of the same mind as those you attend church with? Are you of the same mind with your pastor? Do you believe Jesus was resurrected? Will you testify to His resurrection to others? The resurrection of the dead can be a fuzzy subject for us toContinue reading “One in Resurrection”

Purity Through Hope

What does purity mean to you? Does it mean there are no faults? Is it one hundred percent composed of one component without defect? Are there gradations of purity? Do you view yourself as being pure? We may remember commercials advertising pure cane sugar. We might look at a bottle of water to see ifContinue reading “Purity Through Hope”

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”

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”

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”