One could say that we in the wealthy western part of the world are experiencing a plague of emptiness. In … More
Tag: hope
From Frustration to Joy
O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? How long must I … More
Bible Study – Rev. 7:9-17 – The Dance 5: The Glory of the Dance
Summary: Tough times can drain our hope. But there is more going on in reality than what we can see. … More
The Beginning of the Blessing People
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that … More
Faithful Hope
This is the written account of the descendants of Adam. When God created human beings, he made them to be like … More
Resilient Hope
[God said to the serpent,] “And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and … More
Living at the End of Ourselves
[Jesus said,] “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon … More
God Forms Us Into Special People
It’s been a tough nine days to be a human being. A week ago Friday, we began to hear reports … More
Our Place in God’s Story: Restoration
A week ago Wednesday, on March 14, I was getting ready to leave early the next morning to drive to … More
Success in Faith = Persevering in Trust
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, … More
