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.
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Transformed; new heart
This is the second post in the series on transformation which is the theme I’m reflecting upon during the month of May. Last time, I shared an introduction to this…
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Transformed; from glory to glory
For the month of May, I’ll be camped out in the theme of transformation. In April, I focused on the new life and new beginnings found in Jesus Christ, His…
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Hope is blooming
Creative Worship Stamps is hosting a Fun with Alphas hop over on Instagram. Hop along and be inspired by the variety of ways we’ve used alphabet stamps, and don’t forget to…
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Speak hope
To live by faith is to hope in new things. “Hope in Scripture is not wishful thinking but a confident, Spirit-wrought expectation that God will fulfill every promise He has…
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Refresh me
Creative Worship Stamps is hosting a Big Blooms hop over on Instagram showcasing some of our larger floral stamp sets. Hop along and be inspired by all the eye-catching beauty, and…
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Endure faithfully
The first day of spring is on the horizon. I journaled this page to celebrate its coming as I reflected on journeys, seasons, and the endurance required to persevere. On…