Category: Hope in the Journey
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Finding Purpose in Life’s Winter
Learning to trust God’s purpose when life grows quieter Nearing the end of my seventies, I am more aware than ever of how quickly the seasons of my life have changed. Comparing what my life is today with what it once was can bring a jarring sense of sadness—even depression. Was it only yesterday that…
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IMPOSSIBLE FORGIVENESS
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”— Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) The Lord’s Prayer includes the passage, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive others who trespass against us.” But there are some wounds that feel too deep to forgive. Some offenses that cut so sharply,…
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Learning To Trust the Guide
“So do not fear, for I am with you;do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”— Isaiah 41:10 Have you ever come up with a great new idea for a project or undertaking? Just thinking about what might be accomplished can bring a rush of excitement as you imagine great success. But it doesn’t…