reflections on the love that changes everything
The reason that we can choose to take actions of faith when it seems like the world has turned against us, when evil is attacking us and our life and everyone else we hold dear is in clear and present danger, and our emotions are telling us that there is no hope is because Jesus rose from the dead.
This message from Genesis reflects on the creation and the unique nature of humanity. It discusses the struggle for meaning and the need for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and transformation. The story of a survivor finding peace through faith and community after a tragic accident is shared. The message emphasizes seeing life through God’s eyes for a richer, abundant life.
…we need to look to God for hope in facing tough times just like the readers of Peter’s second letter did.
Sports can be interesting, but it doesn’t really have a big impact on our lives. It doesn’t shape our character, doesn’t give us a framework for living, and doesn’t chart the trajectory of our future life. But there are teams in the world that do that. For example, you could be on Team Atheism, Team Buddhism, or Team Islam. Which team is going to be the winning team?
…with the hope that we have in Jesus, we can make a shift when we’re facing risk or dangerous situations, a shift from despair to resilience.
On Saturday, October 7, the world was confronted with the reality of evil as Hamas attacked Israel in ruthless and … More
With the resurrection hope that we have in Jesus, we have a foundation for our life that will never be shaken.
When times are tough, it is difficult for us to have hope. We want things to get better, but there is nothing in our circumstances to indicate that they will. Yet we hear this story from long ago of a humble king who came to a dark and desperate world. Why would that make any difference in our lives two millennia later on the other side of the world? He came to give us hope.
Jesus promised to be with us now & bring us to our heavenly home in the future. Therefore, we have unshakeable hope in him.
It hurts to live as a broken person in this broken world, but with Jesus we have unshakeable hope.
Farewell to Shadowlands 