Tag Archives: Our Hope

‘The LORD was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master.’  Genesis 39: 1-2 (NIV) As a child, the stories I heard and read about Joseph fascinated me.  From his ‘Coat of Many Colors’, to his promotion as manager of all Egypt, ...

Jesus said, ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.’  Matthew 5:4 (NIV) Our older Boston Terrier, Ziggy, was my buddy, my pal, my companion.  He followed me around from a wee pup until yesterday morning.  He was 8 1/2 years old.  He was my boy.  The picture ...

‘If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.’  Psalm 139:9 (NIV) There is a song I love that speaks to God’s ‘always’ presence, to His ...

‘Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know,’ says the Lord.  Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV) Says the Lord.  That says it all, doesn’t it?  Or maybe you have questions about that.  Do you really believe that One as great as ...

‘Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.’ 1 Peter 4:9 (NIV) When we bought our new home several years ago, I was excited at the prospect of entertaining our friends, family, and neighbors.  We actually had enough room, and plenty of parking to boot.  This was something that was lacking ...