The Focus of Our Deepest Hopes

The Focus of Our Deepest Hopes

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here..In J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Dark Lord Sauron pours all of his power into a mere ring. When the ring is dissolved in the volcanic fires of Mt. Doom, Sauron’s seemingly...
Called to Hope

Called to Hope

Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”...
A Living Hope

A Living Hope

One hundred years ago, British author and philosopher H.G. Wells was one of the most lavishly optimistic thinkers on the planet.In his 1922 book A Short History of the World, he envisioned the dawning of a golden age.  Even though the horrors of World War I had...
Hope in the Midst of Darkness

Hope in the Midst of Darkness

Last Sunday evening, mother-and-daughter singing duo Naomi and Wynonna Judd were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Wynonna accepted the honor all by herself.  Her 76-year-old mom had taken her own life the day before.  The Judds were lavishly successful,...
Never Alone

Never Alone

Throughout this season of Advent our focus is “The Story of Christmas in 20 Words.”  On each of the 20 weekday mornings ending on Christmas Eve, we’ll spotlight a single word from the Gospel accounts that helps us ponder more deeply the birth of Jesus.18. ...