by Annette Haskins | May 29, 2020 | Living in Hope
And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” — Revelation 21:5 NLT This is the grand truth on the horizon that I need to drink in with my...
by Annette Haskins | May 28, 2020 | Living in Hope
During an intense season of prayer for our younger son, I wore a locket that held two tiny phrases: “only by Your power” (Psalm 44:3), and “only by prayer” (Mark 9:29). The weight of that necklace against my chest reminded me to pray with hope. In the account of Mark...
by Annette Haskins | May 27, 2020 | Living in Hope
I gladly poured my life into knowing and loving our two boys. I read, taught, played, protected, challenged, lead, pursued—with the goal of shaping their hearts for God. I relished my time with them. The middle and high school years brought dark waves of concern that...
by Annette Haskins | May 26, 2020 | Living in Hope
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. — Matthew 11:28-30 NIV When...
by Annette Haskins | May 25, 2020 | Living in Hope
Fear is an obnoxious neighbor, his house and yard ruled by ugly chaos. Yet he complains loudly when our sons accidentally whack a ball into his overgrown weeds—as though it matters! If I decide to step up and tell him to get lost, he looks me in the eye and smirks,...
