Optimism is a highly lauded character trait, but the problem is that it’s based on circumstances. Hope, on the other hand, is grounded in the reality of Christ’s resurrection. Optimism buoys our spirits for the moment, but hope transcends circumstances empowers endurance.
We continue our are series, “Hopeful Stories”. This week, we will hear a personal story about hope and addiction. Our minister, Dennis Conner, will interview one of our “senior” saints. Barrron Holland will lead our communion.
A new series “HOPEFUL STORIES,” starts this morning. This series will feature interviews with folks who have stories of hope to share. This week, we have a moving interview with parents of a special needs child, (Spoiler Alert! Kleenex required).
Maybe you feel that the harder you try the further behind you get; the more you give, the more life takes from you! Work demands and stresses, family demands and stresses take more out of you than is being put back in. Your energy level is waning. Virtual relationships and meetings exhaust you! You’re just tired, weary. The good news is that the incomparable God wants to give strength to the weary
We find ourselves in challenging times, but along with these current challenges are some unique opportunities to share good news with people as they are taking a renewed look at their lives in light of the current situation.
