May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Sweet. One of my favorite benedictions. I feel loved and comforted every time I hear it or read it. Yet: How we can “overflow with …
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Rejoice in Hope
About 20 years after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a frightening time of persecution and suffering for many, the apostle Paul encouraged the people of the church in Rome to "[r]ejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Surely Paul would say the same thing …
20 Years of Mawage
Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday. Mawage, that bwessed awangment, that dweam wifin a dweam… ~The Impressive Clergyman, The Princess Bride Today my husband and I celebrate 20 years of mawage. I’m a grateful bride who’s treated like a princess bride. [Nay, as my children and …