Without hope, most of us would succumb to the pressures that come in this life and just quit.

But having hope – that there is something better ahead, that there’s good here in the difficulty; a silver lining perhaps – that helps us to endure all the hard things up to its end.

See, long-lasting does not mean lasting-forever, there is an end. Having a perspective that looks for goodness in the hard allows us to get glimpses of the good God that is up to and that gives us hope to persevere.

  • Hope in the Light

    Hope in the Light

    I thought I was done with learning about “light” but here we are. I’m still learning to embrace suffering in all its forms. My instinct during difficulty is to try…

  • Working and waiting

    Working and waiting

    His will, His ways, His strength, His glory… I’m thankful that our God is always working because, some days, I just can’t. I hit a wall of fatigue this week…

  • A pile of prayers

    A pile of prayers

    Creative Worship Stamps is hosting another Instagram Hop to celebrate the new release for July which includes wreaths, birds, inspirational quotes, and more. Hop along and comment (on Instagram) for a…

  • Planted in Light

    Planted in Light

    Planted in Light. Planted in life. Planted to grow. It’s quite the perspective shift, isn’t it, to imagine being planted in light compared to soil which brings to mind dirt,…

  • The sun will rise

    The sun will rise

    Creative Worship Stamps is hosting another Instagram Hop to celebrate the new release for June which includes a vintage ledger page, florals, botanicals, and more. Hop along and comment, on Instagram,…

  • Come and rest in peace

    Come and rest in peace

    Lord, have your way. This is a frequent prayer for me especially in times when I’m weary. When I just don’t have the words. When I feel overwhelmed and defeated.…