Posts with the tag “hope”

“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.” –Jeremiah 23:5-6 Happy December everyone. Is it already the end of 2024? This year has broug...  Read More

Since I was a young child, people have commented on my name, Hope. The story about my name goes back to the Christmas before my February birth. My grandmother, my Gran Gran, was anxiously awaiting the birth of her first grandchild. As she hung Christmas stockings on the mantle, she hung a new stocking up with the glittered word “Hope” written on it. She was hopeful and excited about the new child who would soon be a part of her family. Once I was born, Hope became part of my name.  Read More

“Jesus said, I am the light of the world; ‘he who follows me will notwalk in darkness, but will have the light of life’” - John 8:12 The first candle lit on the Advent wreath reminds us of the light of HOPE that theprophets had in their expectation of a Messiah who would bring peace and love tothe world....  Read More