Christ Appeared That We Might Hope in God By John Piper http://www.desiringgod.org He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for your sake, 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope … Continue reading Christ Appeared That We Might Hope in God By John Piper

Christ Is Hallowed in Us When We Hope in Him By John Piper http://www.desiringgod.org And who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify … Continue reading Christ Is Hallowed in Us When We Hope in Him By John Piper

Girding the Mind to Guard Your Hope By John Piper.   http://www.desiringgod.org Therefore, gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:13) Peter's First Command: Hope in God's Grace! To bring together all the various translations that … Continue reading Girding the Mind to Guard Your Hope By John Piper.

God Has Given Us Good Hope Through Grace Part 1 By John Piper.   http://www.desiringgod.org But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this … Continue reading God Has Given Us Good Hope Through Grace Part 1 By John Piper.

God Has Given Us Good Hope Through Grace Part 2 By John Piper.   http://www.desiringgod.org 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Point out the inadequacy of this morning's image of the Christian life. Two problems:  It left the impression that we feel desperate and trapped, upside down, half-way out the plane. It doesn't look like a peaceful or calm image of … Continue reading God Has Given Us Good Hope Through Grace Part 2 By John Piper.

Happy in Hope, Patient in Pain, Constant in Prayer By John Piper.   http://www.desiringgod.org Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.( Romans 12:12) Here in verse 12 is a description of the Christian life: rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, constant in prayer. And, of course, in the wider context of Romans we know that … Continue reading Happy in Hope, Patient in Pain, Constant in Prayer By John Piper.

Hope and Life beyond drug Addition by William Wan          The Straits Times   April 1, 2019 Addicts can turn their lives around by living for a purpose, supported by the forgiveness and acceptance of loved ones and the community There is life beyond a drug addiction. DJ Tenashar, who was sentenced to 18 months' jail … Continue reading Hope and Life beyond drug Addition by William Wan

     Hope Beyond Answers by Joni Eareckson Tada All the passages below are taken from Joni Eareckson Tada’s book, “A Lifetime of Wisdom---Embracing the Way God Heals You,” which was published in 2009. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND JANUARY 1968 Diana came in again today to read to me from the Bible. She said, "Is there any special verse you … Continue reading Hope Beyond Answers by Joni Eareckson Tada

           Hope by Henri Nouwen The following passages are taken from Father Henri J.M. Nouwen’s book “Bread for the Journey,” published in 1997. 1.Living with Hope      Optimism and hope are radically different attitudes. Optimism is the expectation that things---the weather, human relationship, the economy, the political situation, and so on---will get better. Hope is trust that God … Continue reading Hope by Henri Nouwen

Hope is Leaving Unknown Future Unknown by Henri Nouwen The passages below are taken from Father Henri J.M. Nouwen’s book “Turn My Mourning into Dancing,” published in 2001: Hope (60-63)      We will experience the minutes and hours and days of our lives differently when hope takes up residence. In a letter to Jim Forest, who at … Continue reading Hope is Leaving Unknown Future Unknown by Henri Nouwen

How Can I Hope? New Birth By John Piper! http://www.desiringgod.org Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead . . . Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth … Continue reading How Can I Hope? New Birth By John Piper!

How Can I Keep on Hoping? The Scriptures by By John Piper! By John Piper. © Desiring God.  http://www.desiringgod.org For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by the endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. (Romans 15:4) Last week we focused on the text from 1 Peter … Continue reading How Can I Keep on Hoping? The Scriptures by By John Piper!

       It is a jungle out there by Max Lucado The passages below are taken from Max Lucado’s book “Traveling Light,” published in 2001 by W. Publishing Group. I wonder if you could imagine yourself in a jungle. A dense jungle. A dark jungle. Your friends convinced you it was time for a once in-a-lifetime trip, … Continue reading It is a jungle out there by Max Lucado

Life will not be Precious if it Lasts Forever by Henri Nouwen The passages below are taken from Father Henri J.M. Nouwen’s book “Turn My Mourning into Dancing,” published in 2001 Life will not be precious if it lasts forever (104-108) “It is to your advantage that I go away,” Jesus told His fear struck, still … Continue reading Life will not be Precious if it Lasts Forever by Henri Nouwen

              Nurturing Hope by Patricia H Livingston Thefollowing passages are taken from Patricia H. Livingston’s book “Lessons of the Heart,” published in 1992. I don’t think we reflect much on the fundamental place of hope. I don’t think—--at least I haven’t in my life—--we nurture hope the way we nurture faith and love. We know we need to … Continue reading Nurturing Hope by Patricia H Livingston

        Offering Hope by Thomas A Shaw and Dwight A Clough      The passages below are taken from Thomas A. Shaw & Dwight A. Clough’s book “Amazing Faith,” published in 2003 by Moody Publishers.      This is it. I am toast.      The gang leader was walking toward me. Here I was, a young white Kansas woman, wearing … Continue reading Offering Hope by Thomas A Shaw and Dwight A Clough

Our Hope: Eternal Life By John Piper! http://www.desiringgod.org So that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.( Titus 3:7) The portion of this morning's text to which I would like to direct your attention is found in Titus 3:7 where Paul teaches that Christians have been saved by … Continue reading Our Hope: Eternal Life By John Piper!

   The Fruit of Hope: Endurance By John Piper http://www.desiringgod.org We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3) In 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Paul gives thanks to … Continue reading The Fruit of Hope: Endurance By John Piper

The Power of Hope By John Piper http://www.desiringgod.org Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for … Continue reading The Power of Hope By John Piper