Christian hope isn’t about “finding a happy place.” We place our hope in who God is, what He has done for us, and what He has promised us—no more, no less—while we navigate the ups and downs of life.
Dreams, Disappointment, Hope, and Why This Blog Is Called “Average Us” - Well over a decade ago, a good friend challenged me with this question: What do you dream about? I remember feeling creases deepen on my brow as I answered emphatically, and somewhat bitterly, I don’t dream. I’ve had enough disappointment already. This post is about why I stopped dreaming, how I eventually discovered that hope … Continue reading Dreams, Disappointment, Hope, and Why This Blog Is Called “Average Us”
Will God Forgive Me? Again? - Will God forgive me? Again? I asked this a lot when I was a young Christian. I was very uncertain about the answer. [Illustration courtesy of Martin Bolchover Art & Illustration] Sadly, I gave myself plenty of opportunities to ask the question; I am a frequent offender against God’s law, aka, a sinner. Like the Apostle … Continue reading Will God Forgive Me? Again?
How to Pray for a Friend - If you’re an average sort like me then you’ve had plenty of opportunities to offer a friend or family member a well-meaning, “I’ll remember you in my prayers.” Sometimes you say this via Facebook or Twitter and you say, “sending thoughts and prayers your way,” or just plain, “thinking of you.” And then, because you’re … Continue reading How to Pray for a Friend
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