Tag: hope
Updated on January 7, 2016
How Jesus is Our Sam
At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished,… Read More
Updated on January 6, 2016
Do You Feel Like You Have an Expiration Date?
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). Sometimes this life of chronic illness feels like walking around with an expiration date. The pain reminds us of the weakness of… Read More
Updated on January 4, 2016
What It Takes to Continue
Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life, for I am… Read More
Updated on December 26, 2015
The Maw of Primary Lateral Sclerosis
The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. – Genesis 1:2 When I was in college, my friends and I spent… Read More
Updated on December 1, 2015
Upon the Midnight Clear
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” – Luke 2:10 There is a seldom-heard verse to one of… Read More
Updated on December 1, 2015
Come and Behold Him
I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God,… Read More
Updated on December 1, 2015
Til He Appeared
The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. – 2 Peter 3:9 Oh, how long have… Read More
Updated on December 18, 2015
Away in a … Manger?
And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. – Luke 2:7 We certainly have our ideas… Read More
Updated on December 1, 2015
Dawn of Redeeming Grace
“The people who were sitting in darkness saw a great Light, And those who were sitting in the land and shadow of death, Upon them a Light dawned.” From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent,… Read More
Updated on December 1, 2015
Where Do You Place Your Hope This Advent?
Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a branch from his roots will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel… Read More
