When I googled hope, the definition that showed up at the top of the page defined Hope as “grounds for believing that something good may happen.” Confident hope would seem to reflect a higher expectation or belief in such an outcome. When faced with our greatest difficulties, hope can often be all we have left […]
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NKJV) Several years ago I heard a […]
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV) No one is harder on us than us; we look in the mirror and see warts that only we can see. Comparing ourselves to others reinforces notions we may have about […]
It has been on my heart for many years to go on a cross country trip with my bicycle. Even though there is a aspect of this adventure that satisfies a burning, bucket list challenge; the Cycling for Recovery Ride is much more significant than seeking to check off something off a lifetime accomplishment list. […]
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (Philippians 4:8 NKJV) Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to get together with friends […]
