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Hooked on Hope!

I recently saw someone wearing a T-shirt with the slogan, “Eternal Optimist!” I want that description to be true of me. Years ago, noted British journalist Malcolm Muggeridge made some pessimistic comments about world affairs while visiting Washington, D.C. When asked if he saw any reason for optimism, he said, “My friend, I could not be more optimistic, because my hope is in Jesus Christ alone.”

That’s how I see it, and that’s why I’m hooked on hope . . .

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Jesus Wept

None of us are going to get out of this world without going through the door of death. Sooner or later we will all pass on, for we are not right now in the land of the living, going to the land of the dying. Rather, for all who have placed their trust in Christ…

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She Heard Him!

Betsy was alone in the stairwell, or so she thought, when she was surprised by a voice and the clear words: “Why do you think I won’t take care of you?”When she turned and looked around no one was there…

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Mentors Matter

Never underestimate the influence of a trusted mentor. Just because you are well-advised now, just because you are living with wisdom now, that is no guarantee for tomorrow.

We are all susceptible to our sin nature; therefore, we all have the capacity to make ill-advised and unwise decisions. We even have the capacity to make really stupid and sinful mistakes…

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In or Out?

This is a humorous story that many kids have learned in Sunday School. I just never imagined it making the news for so many football fans! Stay tuned and I’ll explain.

I’ve been a fan of the NFL for years, especially the Denver Broncos; even though we haven’t had much to cheer about of late! I’m particularly intrigued with the exceptionally gifted quarterbacks. That’s why the recent Netflix series caught my eye and gripped me through all eight episodes…

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Tailwind!

The people surrounding you will either serve as headwind or tailwind. That is, they will either hold you back or propel you forward.

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