On the Blog – February 2019

Here are brief summaries and links to blog posts from February 2019.

• 4 Places to Look for Hope (2/28)
  It matters where you look for hope. It determines what you see. Here are four places to look.
• 7 Books of Hope I Recommend – February 2019 (2/27)
  Here are books I recommend from what I finished reading this month.
• Get Your Hopes Up for Good Gifts Ahead (2/26)
  We can’t imagine the gifts God has planned for us or what time they will arrive. But we can know they will be good. Get your hopes up.
• Opt for Hope – The Promises of God (2/25)
  See these promises of God. And opt for hope. God’s promises come from his character. And his character is Love.
• Another Way to Practice Hope – Recite Scripture to Yourself (2/24)
  One way I practice hope is by reciting scripture to myself about the Lord’s goodness. And what more beautiful passage than Lamentations 3 to recover any lagging hope?
• Are You Like an Iris? There’s Hope (2/23)
  Resilient. Adaptable. Faithful. Do you have these traits? Like the iris, be a a symbol of hope.
• Raise Your Hallelujah (2/22)
  When hopelessness tries to assert itself, raise your hallelujah higher than your doubts. It is one way you can practice having hope.
• 4 Ways to Express Your Hope (2/21)
  When you feel too cynical or things seem hopeless, that’s the best time to practice your hope. Here are 4 ways.
• God Is a Safe Place (2/20)
  He’s a solid rock under your feet. In God is a safe place to be. Psalm 62:5
• How Does the Bible Actually Work? (2/19)
  The Bible works not by giving us an answer key, but by showing us what God is like. Review of Peter Enns’ book, How the Bible Actually Works.
• Presidents’ Day Hope (2/18)
  In honor of Presidents’ Day, here are three quotes from Presidents on remaining hopeful.
• Never Give Up Hope? (2/17)
  “I will never give up hope or stop praising you” (Psalm 71:14). David makes a bold claim. I’m not there yet.
• Another Symbol of Hope – Complete and Unending (2/16)
  The Native American Indians used an 8-pointed star as a symbol of hope. Complete and unending.
• Battling Between Fear and Hope? Stand on the Rock (2/15)
  When darkness tries to roll over your bones, don’t be shaken. Fear doesn’t stand a chance when you stand in Jesus’s love.
• Hold Hope for One at a Time (2/14)
  When we can’t hold hope for all, can we at least hold hope for one?
• Even Death Is About Hope (2/13)
  “Connecting with the certainty of death is a critical step toward connecting with the certainty of hope.” Even death can be about hope.
• Hope, Not Just FROM Bad, but FOR Good (2/12)
  Hope isn’t just a desire to escape FROM something bad. It’s also FOR something good to look forward to.
• Hope Leads to Action (2/11)
  The more you hope, the more you’re likely to take action and succeed. Keep hoping. Keep moving.
• May the God of Hope Fill You {Scripture Image} (2/10)
  The God of hope fills you with joy, with peace. Let hope overflow by his power, Romans 15:13.
• Doves as Symbols of Hope to Start Again (2/9)
  When the dove brought back an olive leaf, he also brought back hope.
• Choose from Hope, Not Fear (2/8)
  We can’t always choose our circumstances. But we can choose to respond from hope, not fear.
• Hope in Politics – Is It a Choice? 5 Ways to Practice Hope (2/7)
  Politics can feel hopeless. But here are 5 ways to practice hope, even in politics. Make the choice.
• Hope for Far More {Scripture Image} (2/6)
  When you’re afraid to hope, remember this truth about God’s power. It’s far more than you can imagine. Download Ephesians 3:20 graphic.
• When Hope Feels Dangerous (2/5)
  Our hope for the future isn’t defined by our past. Here’s why we should continue to practice hope, even when it feels dangerous.
• 5 Links, Books, and Things I Love – February 2019, Hope Edition (2/4)
  Links and pictures of articles, books, and things I love – February 2019
• We Have an Anchor – Hebrews 6 (2/3)
  The Bible is full of scriptures on hope. Download this image for Hebrews 6:19 of hope as an anchor.
• The Anchor – A Symbol of Hope (2/2)
  Anchors are often used as symbols for hope. Why? And what anchors a Christian to hope?
• Hope Is a Verb. Practice It. {28 Day Series} (2/1)
  Don’t just try to keep your hopes up. Practice hope as a spiritual discipline. Join me for Practicing Hope, a #Write28Days series.

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