Essential Loss

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God,  Psalm 146:5  NASB Hope – When is it necessary to hope?  That’s an odd question, wouldn’t you say?  We don’t think about a particular time to hope.  Hope is almost like a constant companion.  We hope the weather will be…

When You Wish Upon a Star

Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,  in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, Titus 1:1-2 NASB Hope of eternal life – “CHRISTIANITY is mainly wishful thinking. Even the part about Judgment and…

A Little Letter Does It

Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,  in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago,  Titus 1:1-2 NASB For – Paul’s letter to Titus about qualifications for leadership.  Easy to read, often skipped until…

The Opposite of Facts

For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?  Romans 8:24  NASB Is not hope – Suppose I asked you, “What is the opposite of facts?”  You might answer, “Fiction.”  You would be thinking, “Facts are true.  Fiction is not true.  Therefore, fiction is the…

More Than Me

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NASB Hope – What does Paul mean by the term “God of hope?” Does God hope? Does He wish things would turn out better?…

The End in Sight

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Hope – Is your idea of hope based in Greek thought or Hebrew patterns?  How would you know the…