Tag Archives: Hope

Wishing You a Christ-centered Christmas!

“Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others – the armies of heaven – praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” (Luke 2:13-14 NLT) Is God pleased with you this Christmas? Are you at peace? Or are youContinue reading “Wishing You a Christ-centered Christmas!”

The Prize Ahead

“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT) HeavenContinue reading “The Prize Ahead”

Unashamed

“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile. This Good News tells us how God makes us right in His sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As theContinue reading “Unashamed”

Reflecting What We Claim to Believe

“But Moses protested again, ‘What if they won’t believe me or listen to me? What if they say, “The Lord never appeared to you”?’ Then the Lord asked him, ‘What is that in your hand?’” (Exodus 4:1-2 NLT) What do you believe about God, Jesus, the Bible, faith? Whatever it is, it’s written all overContinue reading “Reflecting What We Claim to Believe”

A Shattered Heart, A Certain Hope

*Please read these words of Ron Hutchcraft carefully and with your eye of faith. Let them speak hope and life into your weary soul. Blessings, Ed 😊 I’d done my whole adult life with my Karen, the only woman I ever needed. Suddenly, I had to figure out how to do the rest of myContinue reading “A Shattered Heart, A Certain Hope”

Loving What Lasts

“Look up to the skies above, and gaze down on the earth below. For the skies will disappear like smoke, and the earth will wear out like a piece of clothing. The people of the earth will die like flies, but My salvation lasts forever. My righteous rule will never end!” (Isaiah 51:6 NLT) WhyContinue reading “Loving What Lasts”

What Lies Ahead?

“While He was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over His head. The disciples were indignant when they saw this. ’What a waste!’ they said. ‘It could have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor.’” (Matthew 26:7-8 NLT) WasteContinue reading “What Lies Ahead?”

Suddenly!

“But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And weContinue reading “Suddenly!”

Whose Name Are You Trusting?

“As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. ‘Joseph, son of David,’ the angel said, ‘do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name himContinue reading “Whose Name Are You Trusting?”