Partners in Hope

Outside of God, we can’t even maintain the desire to do what is right let alone find the strength to act on what we know we ought to do.

Recovery begins when we admit that the power behind our addiction is beyond our control.

Making amends is a test of our integrity to honour others above ourselves.

With full knowledge of our broken past, Jesus looks at us today, asks us to follow Him, and promises to use us in meaningful and satisfying ways if we will do His will. His resurrection power in us is more than enough to make us successful in the venture.

We all love the flowers and vegetables that grow from seeds but it is true that the original seed dies in the ground before any new growth takes place. I’m so grateful that Jesus Christ gave His life as the seed that died so that you and I could find life with God.

One of Jesus’ followers named Thomas wasn’t with the others when Jesus first made an appearance to them.  When Thomas was told that they had seen Jesus, he doubted that it was true. He was afraid to hope again.  Too many surprises.  Too much information.  Thomas just couldn’t deal with any more. I think there are lots of folks who feel that way today. Like Thomas, some of us have known the discouragement of hopes dashed and opportunities lost.  In our broken fearful lives, we doubt the presence of a loving caring God with us to help.  And yet ….