“We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post as high priest for us in the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 6:18-20 (MSG)
Do you have hope?
We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
It’s not the same hope as, “I hope the weather is good.”, “I hope my team wins.”, or “I hope things go well.” IT’S DEEPER THAN THAT.
Faith makes me reflect on past miracles– hope keeps me clinging to Jesus with both hands for what’s to come. HOPE is what motivates me to continue to share the light and love with others who are suffering. HOPE keeps me grounded on truth. HOPE keeps me praising God even in troubled times. Are you expecting the worst or the BEST?
Many names in history came to mind when I thought of people with hope. From missionaries to presidents, scientists to prisoners, athletes to every day heroes next door–how do people overcome troubling and tough times with hope?
The devastation in Texas spurred so many emotions (and discussions). Also, questions, anger, and uncertainties. In a world that is easily divided, how is solidarity achieved? We can agree that the loss of life is horrific. Situations in which we can relate cause a common grief. What about tomorrow? Will the grief turn to hope? hard-heartedness? cynicism?
I’ve watched story after story of faith-filled individuals hanging on to hope. There was a clip of a tearful dad sharing how his daughter was swept away from their van. He watched her swiftly float away on her back, singing her favorite praise song. He was grieving. Yet, he shared hope.
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
Helen Keller
I can’t imagine the grief of trying to move forward after these horrific losses. It’s easy to ask, “Why God?” His ways are above me and although I don’t understand the mysteries, I still have hope. I CLING TO IT. It comes from a power higher than me, friends. It’s a peace that passes all understanding. As another blogger shared, it’s the “eye” in the storm–the center where Christ resides.
“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.” Anne Frank
“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.”-Nelson Mandela
Let’s share the hope of the goodness that can be found in the NOW and in the future. Do you believe in an eternity of a renewed Earth and complete restoration? Have you experienced moments and miracles that have strengthened your faith and “thickened” your rope of hope?
‘You are no saint,’ says the devil. Well, if I am not, I am a sinner, and Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Sink or swim, I go to Him; other hope, I have none.
Charles Spurgeon
“My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth.” -Abraham Lincoln
“There is no hope for any of us until we confess our helplessness. Then we are in a position to receive grace.” -Elisabeth Elliot
“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.” Romans 12:12
My heart and prayers are with those who suffer with loss. My heart aches for those who don’t have hope for the promised future. Could we agree that the world needs more love, kindness, and generosity? I sure …HOPE.
Do you know how loved you are?❣️
Hope has a name…Jesus. 💚
Have HOPE. Keep the faith, friends. 💚
Have you heard of NET, yet? 🦓
These last few weeks have provided much soul-searching (along with wonderful memories!). I’d like to dedicate today’s “Hope” post to a fellow friend who passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7th, 2025. Steph Hruby was a beacon of hope and light. Her attitude and resilience were contagious. Her 5 year journey with NET cancer connected many of us to her–we will forever be impacted by her grace, wisdom, and zest for life (and laughter!). My continued prayers for her husband and two daughters and many family members and friends. To all who have suffered loss–may the hope and promises of God settle in your soul. I pray that you invite Jesus into your grieving; know that you are not alone.
My infection is better and continued treatment will keep the lesions and cancer stable (I have HOPE!). My hair is gone–but NOT my hope! I’m blessed beyond measure to be here.
I’m sending love, light, and laughter. Thank you for being part of my journey. Let’s keep hiking with hope (even if our steps are slower, fewer, or sometimes, painful). ❣️
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I read the devotional 40 Days of Hope by Paul David Tripp. It was a great read, and it shines light on the way one might perceive hope. We all hope for things every day.
Melissa, thank you for sharing, sweet friend. Let’s keep the hope shining together. I’ve read some of Paul David Tripp’s quotes and completed a few studies of his on YouVersion. I love having hope, even when things don’t make sense. Let’s keep the hope together, dear friend.
Karla, I’m filled with those feelings of hope and still wrestle with moments of sadness and anxiousness. Yes, both hands are needed in these troubled times. I was thinking of you yesterday – I added you to another prayer ministry. The 8th graders’ youth ministry is starting a prayer chain and asked for prayer intentions. There will be more prayers headed to the ear of Jesus (but I suspect he already knows and hears the prayers that form in our hearts – way before they reach our lips)!! Big hugs to you and Finn! 🤗🤗🤗🐾🐾💙💙💙
Val, I understand my friend. I wrestled too. THEN…the hope I saw on the family’s faces–their stories…THEY encouraged me. I took it to our Father and he reminded me that I’m only to trust.
It means so much to me that you’ve added me to another prayer group. I’ve grappled with “survivor’s guilt”, Val. It sounds so selfish too? God has his reasons. I don’t understand. But I trust him. I’ll not waste any pain or days. Love and hugs to you and Mochi, Val!! I appreciate you! 🥰❣️🙏🏻🤗🐾🐾
Karla, survivor’s guilt is real and a tough thing to get through. You are fortunate to know that God is in charge and has a plan for each and every soul. Big hugs and I’m hoping you have some smiles this week! Mochi sends Finn some tail wags and nose boops! 🤗🐾🤗🥰
Thank you, Val ♥️🥰 *nose boops are cute! 🐾 you keep smiling too my friend. Give the prayer warriors hugs and love 💕
Will do!!!
I love this version! “We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go.” Thank you!
Thank you, Kelley. I love it, too!! You’re welcome. A friend recently visited and we spoke about Eugene Peterson and The Message. I typically read the Bible in ESV version (and sometimes NLT). I love keeping the versions side by side. They each evoke different emotions–and the message the same!
Now AND Future hope. Amen.
Amen, Jane! God bless you, precious lady!
Karla, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and fellow cancer fighter. I know you have incredible strength and HOOPE but I know what a blow that can be to the psyche as well. Any death close to us reminds us of the temporal state of our own lives. Know how much meaning you give to this life we HAVE.
I did not know you had been hospitalized as well. And yet now as I reflect I have had several nudgings on my thoughts about you lately – a sense of prayers needed more so than normal.
I so appreciate your perspective on the tragedies invading so many lives. It breaks my heart but not my faith. This is the way of the fallen world. Again, we are starkly reminded that nothing lasts. But as I prepare my sermon this week, this time from Luke 10:38-42 – I am also reminded that while our lives our filled with worry and trouble – tasks and tests – destruction and even death – we have need of only one thing – the one thing that lasts across all time and place – JESUS. It really is out of our hands. This isn’t a suggestion that we do nothing but it is a message that our works are good in and of them selves and not a means to Jesus love.
Praying for continued strength and recovery for you dear friend. Sending love and MT summertime your way.
Erika, God bless you, sweet sister. I wasn’t fortunate to meet Steph in person–but our calls and texts always left me with encouragement, inspiration, and humor. She was a spectacular motivation to anyone who knew her. My heart aches for her husband and daughters (and those closest to her). Part of this group is the opportunity we have to grieve with one another. Also, to hold on to hope as we share inspiration and miracles, too.
“It breaks my heart but not my faith.” How beautiful. It’s so comforting to know that despite the inevitability of death on Earth, we have eternity with our Heavenly Father and those that have gone before us. We have no control other than clinging to HIM.
I will email you, Erika. I’ve wondered and prayed of your recovery and much time has passed since we corresponded. I’d love to here you present your sermon. Even more, to praise God in creation in the beautiful mountains around you with you and your precious pup. Sending love and prayers, my friend.
Thank you for your kind words, support, prayers, and love. I’m sending them to you, as well. God bless you!
I am so glad you have that incredible circle of support from people who truly know what you re going through – yes everyone is different but you can at least understand far more than us lucky folks who drew a different ticket for the train of life.
I have been preaching and presiding at my home church this summer (Lutheran) while our pastor has been on an extended vacation. This Sunday I get to do something new to me – preach at a Methodist church! We often have joint services together so it not completely foreign territory but my first time leading a service outside of my “comfort zone.” I am a little nervous but then you always should be when you get in the pulpit. 🙂
I am doing very well in my recovery – but am going in for round two August 6. Then it will be another 4-6 months recovery. Hopefully this time I don’t bleed out and have my blood pressure drop!
Thank you for caring!! I am trying to squeeze in a few mountain tops in between full-time work, preparing to preach, and keeping the yard in shape. I headed out yesterday afternoon for a spontaneous summit at 3pm. Reached the top at 5:30 and was home by 8:30 🙂 Sixmile Mountain is in the books!
You inspire and amaze me, Erika!! WOW! You have such strength and stamina–and I know your source!
I’m sorry to hear about round 2 approaching. I will put this on my calendar and begin praying (NO bleeding out and blood pressure drop-so scary!).
Is there a way to see the sermon on-line? Or transcript. I can imagine the wisdom you’ll be sharing. I’ll be praying as you’re out of your comfort zone. I’ve been watching Season 5 of The Chosen and think about Jesus’s “zones”. He had such confidence to speak anywhere and anytime his Father led him too. There’s no doubt you’re going about your Father’s business and HE has YOU. Sending love and hugs to my mountain climbing, ceiling crushing friend! 🥰❣️🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi Karla!
We do a livestream at my church – I am not sure about the Methodist. I do post all my sermons to my blog – so you can read the recents past ones here: https://erikamorck.com/2025/07/06/o-lord-have-i-been-good-enough/
and here: https://erikamorck.com/2025/06/29/you-show-me-the-path-of-life-or-how-i-almost-became-a-farmers-wife/
And here is my latest summit 🙂 https://erikamorck.com/2025/07/14/a-spontaneous-summit/
Thank you for your prayers!!
Fantastic! Thank you, Erika. I hope others click the link, too. I know we will all be blessed!
Much love and prayers!!! ❣️❣️❣️🙏🏻
Karla, I admire your courage and your heart of hope. I continue to pray for you, my friend. Rest in the Spirit.
Thank you, Steve. There are so many I’m gaining courage from–and I give all glory to God. He continues to do amazing work. I’ll not lose my heart of hope. I appreciate you and the prayers so much. “Rest in the Spirit.” That’s the most beautiful rest! I pray for you, my friend.
I’m glad your infection is better. I hope your health keeps improving, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Thank you, Tippy! I appreciate you!!
sending healing and spirits of strength your way. take care and god bless. Mike
Thank you, Michael. I appreciate you! God bless you, too!
Dear Karla, this post brings tears to my eyes. You are precious in God’s sight. So very precious. I pray that you will continue to improve every day. We need you here! This verse comes to mind:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Henry and I send our prayers and love to you and Finn! 🙏 🐾 💕
Cindy, that is one of my favorite verses! God bless you, dear sister/friend. You know of the hope we can write and speak about.
You are so precious, too. Thank you for your kind words and support sweet friend. Finn and I love you and Henry, too! I’m praying for you! God bless you both! ❣️🥰🙏🏻🐾
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Amen, Karla! There is so much to love about this post.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am a quote collector, and found many treasures here. My favorite is “thicken the rope of hope.”
You, my friend, are a hope dealer, but you’re not only a purveyor of it, but a satisfied customer as well!
Back in the day, Avon sold soap on a rope, you could wear while taking a bath or a shower. How about some hope on a rope?! No charge. Use all you need, we’ll make more.🤗
Here’s a good one I wrote down the other day: “Hope is revolutionary patience.”
Blessings, sister!
David, how kind, dear friend! “Hope on a rope!!” I’m giggling–and love it! I’ll keep using it and we’ll indeed make more!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this post! “A hope dealer” ….David, you’ve given me some great phrases! Our God is SO good. We can keep dealing it out as he’s passing it to us hour by hour.
“Hope is revolutionary patience.” That hits the heart and soul! LOVE IT!
It’s true. When the sadness hits, I have to sit…sit with the grief. Jesus welcomes me into that place with him. It’s so wonderful to grieve WITH him. It’s different than when I grieve alone. He supplies hope with the comfort. The promises of a new day with new mercy, grace, and love. He never promised an easy life; one free from tragedy or devastation. But HE will never leave or forsake us. I will always choose hope, David.
I read, “anything worth living for is worth dying for.”
I’m so happy we are walking the WAY together, brother. Many blessings to you and yours! I appreciate you! ❣️🥰🤗🙏🏻
thank you for your inspiring words of faith and encouragement, Karla. I am so sorry to hear about the death of your friend. I suspect that event touched your heart deeply, and maybe even shook your own hope. But once again, you gave us a great example of hanging on to the one lifeline that will never fail us… Jesus! I continue to pray for the families of all those victims of the flood, as my heart breaks to think of the tragedy that unfolded there in Texas. Keep the faith! Keep up the fight! Abundant blessings to you.
It’s my blessing, Russell. It’s been several weeks since I’ve been able to process through writing. I’ve had a lot of quiet healing time to sit with our Creator…in silence, prayer, music, and at times, with family and friends.
Five to 10 years ago my hope would’ve been even more shook, Russell. I know you understand this. The closer I get to my eternal home, coupled with the intimacy growth with Christ, the more I can take the time to grieve and then, move on and forward. Not that I’m not sad or heartbroken about it, but because hope and faith keep me looking forward. But stopping in the tracks right now to hug or pray with someone, to listen and be with those who need that person to be there. So many have been there for me. I wanted to jump in my car and drive to Texas and help. You know what I mean? My heart just aches when I feel…helpless. God is placing people all around for one another. He is using these situations to bring out the good in people (and soon enough, I’m sure we will hear all the “bad”). So I’ll not lose faith, hope, or the fight.
I’m so happy you continue hanging on to that lifeline too! Even though the times are hard and rocky, HE is the only WAY to have true hope and peace. Many blessings and prayers to you both. I pray you are both doing well. THANK you for your support and prayers!
hope is as good as the object supporting hope. With God hope is awesome. Love all those quotes.
Thank you, Gary! I appreciate you SO much. I enjoy your wisdom and support, dear friend.
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Karla,
I’m glad your infection is gone and you are stable. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. May you continue to remain stable and filled with hope.
Love, katelon
Thank you, precious Katelon! You’re such an encouragement to me, my friend. I’m expecting stability and continued hope! I hope and pray you are well, too.
Love, Karla
Thanks Karla,
After a month of pneumonia and a respiratory infection I’m still slowly recovering from all that and the side effects from the medications I was given.
One day at a time 😀
love, katelon
Oh, Katelon! I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m sending healing hugs and prayers.
My recent stay was part due to respiratory infection (but it didn’t go to pneumonia–just needed oxygen for a while). I hope you are taking care now. The side effects from medications are difficult to manage. I’ll be praying for continued healing and strength, my friend. One day at a time. Love you! ❣️🙏🏻🙏🏻
So much to love about this post!! ♥️ Love you, sweet precious, warrior 🧡 💚💜💜💚You are amazing! Keep your hope alive and keep shining your glorious light! 🙏 🙏🙏☀️☀️☀️☀️
Aww, thank you, C! You’re such an encouragement to me (and Kristy!). Thank you for loving both of us through all the recent hiccups and ups and downs. You’re so kind!
I’ll keep hope alive and we can shine together! I love you, C! ❣️❣️💚💚🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sooo glad I can be encouraging to you and Kristi! Lovs you both! 🥰
Yes, we will keep shining and singing! 🤗🤗🤗
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A very heartfelt and challenging post! The tragedies of the past weeks have been heart wrenching for sure. I can’t image losing a child in that way.
Hope is what sustains us though times like these. There are so many songs of hope in the words of the old gospel hymns.
We definitely don’t understand why these things happen, but we must hold on to hope that we will get through this.
Dwight, such wise words, my friend. Like you, I love the old hymns of hope. I have found so many songs I’ve been playing–all which provide the promise of hope and love of our Lord!
I’ll keep holding on to hope just like you.
It’s so good to be here and I’m so happy to connect with you again. I appreciate you! Many blessings!
Keep up the good work. I hope all is stable with your health challenges.
Thank you, Dwight. I’m getting there!
Dear Karla,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your friend, Steph, and to her husband and daughters for the loss of their wife and mother. I am sending loving and healing thoughts to all of you.
I also sharing your longing for more love, kindness, generosity, and hope in and for this world.
And I hope your treatments will continue to help you.
All the best,
Tanja
Thank you, dear Tanja. You are a a thoughtful and kind soul, my friend.
It was a blessing to know her, even if for just a few years.
It doesn’t surprise me we share the same longing!
I’m expecting the best and I’ll keep taking one hour at a time!
I appreciate your support and friendship!
Many blessings and hugs, Tanja.
Thank you, dear Karla. I appreciate the blessings and hugs and am returning them to you.
thanks for the lovely post,Karla; your radiance shows through; I’m glad you’re getting better; here’s to Hope; I wrote about it once; I’ll see if I can find it 🙂
It’s my blessing, John. Thank you for your lovely words and support. I pray you are well too, my friend. I’d love to read your words about hope! 💚
Yes indeed Karla, your hope is measured in forever kind lady. My heart goes out to all those around the loss of Steph, something all in your group deal with so often. No wonder your hope shines my friend. To face this world with so much happening, but know in your heart the love that awaits because of this very journey. There has indeed been so much happening, to you let alone all around ❤️🙏
Big, big hugs to loves soldier. You have been going through a lot kind lady. Your photo still shows your eyes smiling and daring to step beyond it all. And I smiled with your hair, I have an electric shaved head these days too, so I relate to it, even if for very different reasons. It’s cooler (but watch the sunburn 🤗), and no waking up with bits sticking out everywhere 😂
Lots of dolphins have come back into the lake so I asked who wanted to volunteer and go over and give you a wave, and share a frolic in the water. I think they’ve all left 🤣
Take care Karla, lots of healing love coming your way. And I pray for a little peace and calm to hold your heart in for at least a little while. Thanks for the lovely song, and be well in your hope kind lady 🤗🥰🤣🐾🦓🎶🦋🕊️🐬❤️🙏
Aww, Mark. This made me smile! You’re precious.
I can’t imagine life without hope! I want to help others have hope~ all I can do is share experiences and pray that they will find hope!
I’ll admit I’m being protective of my health AND spirit, Mark. Because of the extreme circumstances at times, I’m being careful. I’m living, but lately, mostly home. I’m guarding my heart from negativity, too. My spirit is not at peace if I’m around that or toxic constant criticism. I prefer getting out to help others, so I’m praying my right foot/leg/hip (specific prayer!) will join the rest of my body, tee hee, and get to work again!
The hairdo~ fortunately I didn’t shave it to scalp, but my twin and brother-in-law did a good job with clippers. It’s a change. Very easy. But strange too. It’s hair! I’m blessed to be here and I know WHY. I have to keep sharing love and light, just as you.
Do I need to send chocolate back with my waving buddies? Is soggy chocolate better than no chocolate?
Finn and I send our love and hugs across the huge pond!! I appreciate you so much!🙏🙏❤️ 🦓 🐬 🎶🌟🦋💫🌈🎉☕️
You are giving out much love and hope Karla, just sharing as you are. And being protective is that love, you can only give of what you are kind lady. And to spread that beautiful heart of yours you need to protect it too. There is so much your going through and you need to rest so that you can keep being you. That isn’t being selfish, in fact it is opening your heart to you, so that you can keep giving. Once we feel that loving touch, we can do no other but give of what we’ve become because of it. But this delightful carriage of our Spirit wobbles a bit in this journey of discovery, so it just needs a little more love from what we’ve found to keep going ❤️
Haha, any chocolate is very welcome Karla. If my dolphin carriage service doesn’t eat it all first 🤣 They were tearing around in the shallow water out front this morning chasing fish. They are a delight to watch. And yes, if I can get them to stay above the water I’m determined to get a picture or video of them. So far God has just asked me to enjoy the dance, every time I race back in to grab a camera they are either gone when I get back or leisurely swimming back underwater again. But I’m going to do it 😂
Big hugs returned in kind to you and Finn Karla, with much healing, love and light bundled in. Keep the faith, love and hope in your heart, Jesus is sitting right next to you kind lady, and His arms around you. Your light is His light 🤗🥰🐾🦓🎶🦋🕊️🐬❤️🙏
Karla, Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Steph. I was unfamiliar with Leanna Crawford and her friends. Thanks for sharing that powerful piece. I rejoice with you that He is our unfailing hope!
Thank you, Jon. I’m happy that we can grieve together and also share the unfailing hope! Many blessings!
Dear KL,
“My heart and prayers are with those who suffer with loss. My heart aches for those who don’t have hope for the promised future.” These words of yours resonate with me. Thank you for sharing your friend Steph and your journey, too. My heart and prayers are with you, dear friend, and Steph’s family, and the loved ones of those who died in the floods…and those dying from starvation and war. I pray for big hope, peace that passes all understanding, and for miraculous healing. I love you!
❤️🙏🏻✨,
CL
CL, your heart is golden. I can’t imagine not having hope in this world of ours.
I’ll join you in heartfelt prayers for the victims of life. Also, that the choice to be a victor is made~ for that choice is the only hope and peace I know!
I love you, CL! You inspire me~you’re living surrendered to a higher cause and freedom~while impacting others with loving care! Thank you for being a light in this world! I’m thankful for our friendship/sisterhood,❤️💕💓🙏
I keep bumping into this scripture, and this reminds me of you: “You are the light of the world…let your light shine…” Your hope shines, beautiful KL!
🥹🤗❣️❣️🥰🥰 thank you, CL!!!!
Beautiful hope! It saddens me to hear of your friends passing. Holding you, your dear friend, and all family/friends in prayer. I love you, Karla!
God’s Blessings, * *Sue Gillen, Music Teacher St. Paul
I love you, Sue! Thank you precious friend. It’s an honor to be surrounded by so many amazing humans. Thank you (and Dave) for lifting me in prayers and support! You’re a blessing❤️♥️
Praying for you little sister. Your post reminded me of the lyrics- My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus and his faithfulness on Christ the solid rock I stand
I’m singing that with you, big brother!
All other ground is sinking sand!
Praying for you too. Thank you!
My goodness, you have filled my heart today, Karla. If I had to pick a word – one word- that was most important, it would be HOPE. It’s the thing that keeps me going and makes me smile. I’m so sorry for Steph’s family. Keep the faith, Karla; it’s what you do best. ❤️
Jennie, thank you, precious friend. HOPE…i can’t imagine not having it!
You always inspire me, Jennie. I know that Steph’s family appreciates the prayers and thoughts.
I’m so happy your heart is filled. I’ll keep the faith and I know you will too! ❣️❣️❣️
Karla, just reading your comment fills me up with big smiles. You are the role model for HOPE, my friend! ❤️
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My sister in law recently lost her sister to cancer, her name is Sheila, and she always said no matter what happened she would win. If she lived she would see her grandson grow up and if not she would see Jesus!
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I love the attitude and faith she had! Amen! I understand! Thank you, MaryAnn. God bless you, my friend. ❣️🙏🏻
So beautiful, you are in my prayers.
Thank you, J.K. That means so much to me. Likewise, my friend.
So much beauty! Your love glows out of you! Your strength is clear. One day we will sing and shout together. How great that will be. I love you, sweet Karla. You are precious in His sight! 🤗🥰💘❤️🕊️🎶🌹✝️🌻🥰
Mama Wenda, you’re precious. I look forward to the day we will sing and shout together. i love you too, sweet Wenda. Thank you for your never-ending enthusiasm over Jesus and our faith! You’re an inspiration to me!❣️💚🥰🤗🎶🙏🏻
I love you, so very much! ✝️🕊️🎶😉🌹🥰🤗
Hope is indeed a big blessing! Love your positivity my dear friend. Stay well.
Thank you, precious Sadje! You too, my friend. I appreciate you. ❣️💚🙏🏻
You’re very welcome dear friend. Hugs 🤗
Love and prayers, dear hope-spreader, for you and for Steph’s family. I love the Spurgeon quote, in particular: The beautiful irony that thinking you’re enough on your own, and in no need of hope, is weakness. But knowing you alone are not enough, and hoping in Christ, is immeasurable strength. <3
Thank you, dear friend. Your last sentence hit straight to the heart. I appreciate you so much, Mitch. God bless you, dear friend. 💚
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Thank you so much, sister. God bless you.
This is such a timely post! As for me, I will always have hope. One, because I have faith. And two, because I honestly can’t live without it. Thankfully, I don’t have to!
Ann, your hope and faith always inspire me! Thank you for being such an encouraging friend! ♥️
Karla,
Through your suffering God has certainly blessed you with the true meaning of hope and where that hope should always lie, with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I appreciate you sharing these wonderful quotes from influential people that others most often know and remember. You are an inspiration to others. I too, offer my condolences in the loss of your friend Steph. May The Lord grant her family peace and comfort every moment in the days ahead. Praises on your current health report!
The recent loss of so many lives in fires, floods and tornadoes should make every person in our nation stop and reflect on the gift of life and put into perspective the true meaning of life, faith, family, friends and the gift of life itself.
May The Lord richly bless you in the days ahead and keep you always on this journey of faith. Thank you for sharing your thoughts in such beautiful and unique ways in your blog posts.
Karen
Karen,
Thank you for this beautiful response and kind words of encouragement.
My sweet mom and I were just talking about all the things you mentioned in which are the most important gifts of life.
I pray that we can continue showing God’s love and hope to others in a world that so desperately needs it! Thank you for being that to me.
Many blessings,♥️🙏
A beautiful post dearest Karla! You are in my prayers and thoughts often and I just wanted to say hi and let you know how much you are loved.. Sending prayers Godspeed! So sorry about your loss !
I don’t have to tell you to keep. the faith I’m sending more 💕🙏🏼
I’m so sorry for your loss, friends bring so much to our life’s. Hope is all around us because we are loved. You are loved ❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a powerful and hope-filled message, Dear Sister. Your words shine like light in a dark world. I’m so grateful for your heart, your faith, and the reminder that Hope has a Name and it’s Jesus. Through every loss, trial, and tear, He remains our anchor.
Thank you for lifting my spirit today.
Karla, you are in my deepest thoughts and prayers. May God Continue to hold you close, wrap you in His Peace, and fill your heart with His Love. 🙏🏼💚
Brother, your words touch my heart. I’m so happy your spirit is lifted. Living in hope requires constant gratitude doesn’t it, brother? He’s our anchor indeed!
I’m so grateful for your heart and faith, too, brother. THANK YOU For being you. I’m holding you all in my heart and prayers. God bless you all! You are all so loved! 💚❣️🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, my Dear Sister, for your kind and loving words.
I’m truly grateful for your prayers and heart.
Heavenly Father,
Lord, please surround Karla with Your healing touch, bring peace to her mind and strength to her spirit. May Your love restore her body and soul. Hold her close and fill her with hope and comfort every day.
In Jesus Mighty and Precious Name, Amen.
We are all held in His loving hands.
What a beautiful and precious prayer, Willie. I’m putting your name in that prayer and saying it right now. God bless you, brother. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❣️
God will not forsake you and neither will I.
God Bless You, today and always…
❣️❣️🙏🏻
Karla, your choice of Scripture and quotes brings relevance to this testament. Indeed, hope without a deepening faith will seem quite shallow and insignificant. Jesus overcomes the ultimate challenge of faith. Praising the hope that breathes through His Resurrection. God’s peace be with you.
Thank you, Richard. God bless you. I appreciate your wisdom and insight. I get how hope without a faith deepening would seem shallow. As my hope builds, so does my faith! God bless you and yours, my friend.
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