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HOLDING ON TO HOPE

“We know that in everything God works for good with those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28 RSV)

Hope is a necessity for real living, but especially in a wounded [or broken] moment. As Christians, we can have the hope and expectation that life will be good again. It may not be the same, but it can be good again. Hope is belief in possibility. It is not unrealistic optimism that everything will work out and things will be like they were before. It is confidence and faith that however things turnout, God will be with us, will see us through, and will bring healing.

Hope comes out of resurrection faith, the faith that no matter how bad things get, God is in the midst working with us for good. That’s what Paul was saying in Romans: “In everything God works for good…”

Hold on to your hope!

-- James W. Moore and Bob J. Moore in “Lord, Give Me Patience!... And Give It to Me Right Now!”

Have you ever watched a sunset at a public beach with a group of people and, when the sun was completely out of sight, you all spontaneously applauded? That happens to me when I'm photographing sunsets like this one...

www.soundbitesministry.blogspot.com/2014/01/applauding-creator.html

I recently read an article at www.rethinkchurch.org by Sophia Agtarap, a United Methodist deacon candidate, about creating sacred space in your home. In it she noted that "With the change in seasons comes the opportunity for a change not just in our schedules and wardrobes, but also in our physical, mental and spiritual spaces� This act of creating a sacred space, when done with purpose, can help move us into a deeper connection with ourselves, with God and with our physical environment."

www.soundbitesministry.blogspot.com/2014/03/creating-sacred-space.html

Over the years I have collected quotes that pertain to the Christian faith and life in general. As I have read or studied what others have written, I have been struck by the profound thought that is captured in their few short words. These quotes have been shared through SOUND BITES Ministry� , a five-day-a-week inspirational e-mail ministry, and now are shared through this blog as well.

In addition to the quotes, photos are shared in a section called "In Focus - Something to view that is good for the soul."

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