It wasn’t the worst place for a baby to sleep, but I didn’t like the thought of putting a baby in a laundry basket. For a newborn it would be safe and portable, but I felt ashamed. Our second son was born ten weeks premature. A job change, a move, and his premature birth had drained our bank … [Read more...] about The Remedy for Disappointment
Hope
When Uncertainty Rattles Your Hope
{Photo by Martha Dominguez de Gouveia on Unsplash} It was an expensive, last-minute hotel reservation we didn’t want to make. It came with a seven-hour drive and a complimentary shuttle to the Mayo Clinic. With the help of a clinic scheduler and family members, my husband and I left our … [Read more...] about When Uncertainty Rattles Your Hope
Is Hope Steadfast or Slippery?
Please enjoy this excerpt from the introduction of Remarkable Hope: When Jesus Revived Hope in Disappointed People. Steadfast Hope Hope. We use the word every day. I hope it doesn’t rain. I hope you feel better. I hope I get to sleep in. With the best … [Read more...] about Is Hope Steadfast or Slippery?
Hope for this Life
Thomas Chisholm was not a formally educated man. But in 1941 he wrote in a letter, “My income has not been large at any time due to impaired health in the earlier years which has followed me on until now. Although I must not fail to record here the unfailing faithfulness of a covenant-keeping God … [Read more...] about Hope for this Life
A Free 6-Day Devotional: Jesus Revives Hope
You're familiar with the YouVersion Bible App, right?More than likely, it's on your smartphone right now because it's used by more than 361 MILLION devices. I use the app almost daily to look up a verse, listen to scripture, or participate in one of their daily devotional reading plans. It's all … [Read more...] about A Free 6-Day Devotional: Jesus Revives Hope
How to Color with Hope
I’m not sure if it’s a hobby, or a habit. Maybe it’s just how God regularly reminds me of his creative power and reliability. I’ve grown fond of taking photos of the sky, and particularly the sky over our nearby lake. My camera fits in my pocket, no fancier than a smartphone (which now that I think … [Read more...] about How to Color with Hope