It has been said, “Nothing should be out of the reach of hope. Life is a hope.” (Oscar Wilde) Do we view hope as being within reach for ourselves and others? Where are we seeking it? It is God who provides the greatest hope we need; a living … [Read more...] about LIFE HOPE!
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DIVINE DNA!
It is sad when there are children who grow up not knowing their father. When the character of that father was not good, perhaps such could be considered a blessing. Still, the lack of commitment and responsibility in relationships does not provide the best stability needed for growing up. Sometimes paternity tests are used to … [Read more...] about DIVINE DNA!
GOD’S FAITHFULNESS!
What is at the root of God’s faithfulness? His great love! This was noted through Jeremiah at a time of Israel’s great unfaithfulness. Amidst this prophet’s warnings from God, hope was still extended because of God’s ultimate plan that would eventually … [Read more...] about GOD’S FAITHFULNESS!
AT REST!
Sometimes it is difficult to shut my mind down when needing to go to sleep at night. This is often the case Sunday evenings as I seem to continue processing the focuses and interactions of the day. It also occurs following teaching two Bible studies I share each week at a Washington State corrections center even though I try to … [Read more...] about AT REST!
OUR APPETITE!
For what do we have an appetite? Are there some things we just cannot stomach? Are there some things for which we hope to never develop a taste? Many in this world eat up and digest that which is unwholesome and unhealthy for life. In some ways the world has become skilled in taking what is rotten and mixing in enough goodness to … [Read more...] about OUR APPETITE!
