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What, exactly, is hope?
Poet Emily Dickinson wrote that hope is "the thing with feathers – that perches in the soul."Some may say that hoping is akin to wishing, while others consider it a mindset of positivity that believes good will come.
For the Christian, hope in eternity is no mere wish. The Psalms tell us that hope comes from God (Psalm 62:5) and that we worship the "God of hope"(Romans 5:13). 1 Peter 1 speaks of a "living hope"that's found only in the resurrection of Jesus.
Hope is lifeline in which we can have tremendous confidence. And yet, as we await the fulfillment of dreams in this life, hope can still feel complicated—even empty. |
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In a recent CT article, Christine Jeske explains that "what we need is not just more hope but the right kind of hope."As an anthropologist, Jeske studies the stories we tell ourselves about hope, expectations, and what's to come. She uncovers deep truths in Scripture about what hope isn't—naively optimistic or afraid of suffering, and what it is—rested firmly on the foundation of Jesus Christ.
As we look forward to the certain hope of eternity, may we reflect on how we hope in our day-to-day lives. In doing so, may we find that hope is neither small nor sufficient on its own, but that the one in whom we hope will never fail. |
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Show Notes This week, Mike and Russell talk with CT’s national political correspondent Harvest Prude about the military parade in Washington, DC, and concurrent No Kings protests around the country.…
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