by Jayne Cuidon | May 10, 2020 | The Character of Hope
I am the Alpha and Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. –Revelation 1:8 NIV Today as I write this reflection, 353,000 babies are going to be born. For many of those babies, parents are waiting in hopeful anticipation...
by Scott Cuidon | May 9, 2020 | The Character of Hope
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. –Matthew 7:24 NIV Vacation, 2003, was spent in Panama City Beach, FL – not surprising since my in-laws owned a condo right on the...
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...
