by David Shepherd | May 8, 2020 | Becoming a People of Hope
I was reminded recently of a responsive prayer from Celtic Daily Prayer (From the Northumbria Community, revised version, 2000, pp. 22-23) that stirs my hope and strengthens my desire to trust. I hope it does the same for you. Lord, You have always given bread for the...
by David Shepherd | May 7, 2020 | Becoming a People of Hope
When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” –Luke 5:4-5 NIV...
by David Shepherd | May 6, 2020 | Becoming a People of Hope
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life. –Proverbs 13:12 NET Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around. –Proverbs 13:12 MSG What if what you want (desired...
by David Shepherd | May 5, 2020 | Becoming a People of Hope
But whoever is among the living has hope; a live dog is better than a dead lion. –Ecclesiastes 9:4 NET Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’S great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail. They are new every...
by David Shepherd | May 4, 2020 | Becoming a People of Hope
But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. –Psalm 39:7 NIV Discipline your children while you still have the chance (while there is hope); indulging them destroys them. –Proverbs 19:18 MSG Without a source of income and no freedom to...
by David Shepherd | May 3, 2020 | Becoming a People of Hope
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. –Psalm 20:7 NIV Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but...
