When Hope Ends
BY GREG CHANDLER. The Bible abounds with messages of hope about eternal life. Far from something as minor as a vacation, this hope looks forward to living with God in a reality that is free from the enemies of righteousness; it looks to a life where purity and holiness flourish.
I Cannot Go Down
BY ERIC HAMILTON. So the next time you are tempted to be distracted from your work, be like Nehemiah. Realize that to be distracted is to stop the work that God has given you the opportunity and means to do.
Be the Reason for Cheer
BY GREG KIEL. I believe that there is exceptional value in surrounding ourselves with positive influences, as well as recognizing the importance of lessons learned from the mistakes and failures of others.
Shepherd and Lamb
BY CALEB GEORGE. It is possible He alludes to the 23rd in Luke 7:46; regardless, He certainly would have been familiar with the 23rd and may have sung it and meditated on it many times.
The Cord of Hope
BY GREG CHANDLER. However, for those wise enough to recognize that the God of judgment wants to be the God who saves, there is hope. In this, they do well to look at Rahab’s example.