Hope

  • Which Headline Do You Like Better?

    Which Headline Do You Like Better?

    One of the things I dislike about television weather coverage is the emphasis of fear they place in the context of it. Every winter I can count on a “Snowmageddon” or “Winterblast (insert current year here)” being promoted as reasoning for why we should tune in and pay attention. We are then treated to…

  • Why True Hope Requires Leaving Behind the Baggage of our Pasts

    Why True Hope Requires Leaving Behind the Baggage of our Pasts

    When life is in a terrible rut, things lack color and everything has a hint of sorrow. When I have felt this way, I’ve had virtually zero motivation to do anything about it. I feel powerless, inept and downright worthless. I ask God to “change my stars” in certain aspects – acknowledging he no doubt…

  • How God’s Timing Should Turn Agony Upside Down

    Have you ever questioned God about why He allows something to happen (or not happen) to you? Have you ever felt God nudging you to pursue something you didn’t want to do – but you were obedient – expecting success only to have it backfire? Then Moses turned to the LORD and said, “O Lord, why…