Tag Archives: hope

Confidence; September 2, 2024


Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. It has been said many times, but … Continue reading

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Responding to Slander; June 2, 2024


1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading

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Perspective; May 22, 2024


2 Corinthians 7:5 For when we came into Macedonia, this body of ours had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn–conflicts on the outside, fears within. Sometimes we forget what the early believers went through, just as we … Continue reading

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Death; April 10, 2024


Ezekiel 18:32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live! This whole section is a refutation of the image the devil tries to project on us of what God is like. … Continue reading

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Reward; March 22, 2024


Jeremiah 31:16 This is what the Lord says:“Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,” declares the Lord. “They will return from the land of the enemy.” Verse 15 is famous because … Continue reading

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Evangelism; February 7, 2024


1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. This is a verse I have … Continue reading

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Hope; January 23, 2024


Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. I find myself confused. I chose to write on this verse on the basis of the NIV, but the Japanese says, “Since the … Continue reading

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Praise God! January 3, 2024


1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. Several places in his letters Paul breaks his narrative to pour out a doxology, a declaration of praise … Continue reading

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Practical Religion; December 22, 2023


1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. I know I’ve written on this before, doubtless … Continue reading

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Justice; December 17, 2023


Isaiah 42:4 He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope.” This seems like a very timely Scripture. Issues of justice and injustice abound! America has certainly … Continue reading

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