As I’ve watched the coverage of the 20th anniversary of September 11th, I’ve heard something over and over again on … More
Tag: Hope
I’m But a Stranger Here
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients … More
Unfailing Love
A believer in the Bible wrote a beautiful little prayer that we would be blessed to have on our hearts … More
Hope and a Future
What’s going to happen in the future? I have some bad news for you today: The groundhog doesn’t know. Punxsutawney … More
Hope in the Lord
“Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.” Want hope? … More
Hope in a New Year
Today is one of my least favorite days of the year. The Monday after New Year’s is always hard, isn’t … More
Advent Sermon: Hope Trusts in the Lord
“Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise … More
Advent Sermon: Hope Looks Up
When Pastor Schleis and I first talked about our Advent services about a month ago, he suggested, “I think we … More
Put Your Hope in the Lord
“Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my … More
Facing Oppression
Oppression is evil. Not convinced? Listen to Solomon’s stark assessment of our world: “Again I looked and saw all the … More
