by Jeanni Shepherd | May 30, 2020 | Living in Hope
Hope has been our companion through these May spring days. Coming to the end of the month, I wonder what thought or picture might still be with you? Perhaps the connection of hope based on God’s character has stirred your thinking. Or maybe it’s the idea that hope is...
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...
