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Weekend Whispers :: John 15:13

“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 NLT There are several different ways this passage can be taken. However, when we look at this passage in context, Jesus is teaching what it means to love our neighbors. More often than not, especially today, we have aContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: John 15:13”

Hope :: Changes Worth Adopting in the Future

A couple cuddling on a bed looking at a laptop together

The past few years have forced people around the world to change their lives. From adjusting to remote work and having your children underfoot more often than usual to an excessive amount of time at home for the whole family. We saw fewer of our friends and experienced burnout, but we also found new waysContinue reading “Hope :: Changes Worth Adopting in the Future”

Hope :: The Bright Side

I’m starting this week’s post with an announcement. Next week’s post will be a guest’s post, with no recording. Just wanted to give you a heads-up before we get there! On to today’s post! I’ve talked about this before, but I think it deserves another mention. When we look at our lives, we tend toContinue reading “Hope :: The Bright Side”

Weekend Whispers :: Job 8:5–7

If you will seek God and plead with the Almighty for mercy,if you are pure and upright,surely then he will rouse himself for youand restore your rightful habitation.And though your beginning was small,your latter days will be very great. Job 8:5–7 ESV At this part of the story of Job, his “friends” have been sittingContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Job 8:5–7”

Hope :: In the Waiting

Many people standing at a terminal waiting for a train

Growing up, I was always told, “Don’t pray for patience. God will provide lots of opportunities if you ask for it.” So I haven’t prayed for patience in a very long time. But that hasn’t kept me from seasons of waiting. And let me tell you, I’m in a huge season of waiting right now. I don’tContinue reading “Hope :: In the Waiting”

Weekend Whispers :: 2 Samuel 22:32–33

For who is God except the LORD?Who but our God is a solid rock?God is my strong fortress,and he makes my way perfect. 2 Samuel 22:32–33 ESV Sometimes we have rough weeks. It’s been that for me. There are very few things that can help me get through those rough moments. I’m not sure whichContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: 2 Samuel 22:32–33”

Hope :: Beneath the Surface

(not recorded: I forgot the tag at the end, but don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe!!!) It’s really easy on social media to see what others want us to see. And many of us are guilty of doing the same. I get it. We all want one place where it looks like ourContinue reading “Hope :: Beneath the Surface”

Weekend Whispers :: Titus 2:7

“And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.” NLT It’s very true that you can’t earn your way into heaven. You can’t bribe God by doing good things. There is only one way to heaven,Continue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Titus 2:7”

Hope :: You’re Not the Only One

When we’re in the middle of trials of any sort, it’s natural to feel like we’re alone. It can feel like we’re the only ones who have ever felt a certain way. We may know deep in our hearts that it’s not true, but we’ll often feel that we’re: You get the idea. This listContinue reading “Hope :: You’re Not the Only One”

Weekend Whispers :: 1 Samuel 14:6

Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the LORD will work for us, for nothing can hinder the LORD from saving by many or by few.” ESV I read this verse recently, and it keeps coming backContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: 1 Samuel 14:6”