To love like Jesus
“I waited patiently for the Lord to help me…” (Psalm 40:1) The tension of waiting for the Lord is a difficult thing. Like a taut rope I hang in the balance of patience, not knowing what the end of the rope might look like. I want to be a good steward, a good example for... Continue Reading →
As I walk my path I look ahead and see a daunting giant waiting ahead for me. He is an ugly beast with a snarling face grinning at me. We have had a terrible past that has brought much pain and suffering. My body is marked with scars from our battles and as I limp... Continue Reading →
There are two simple truths I have held tightly in my fists over these last couple of years. So tight that at times it felt as though my nails were digging into my skin and making my hands bleed. These truths were so gritty for me because they produced a daunting courage and a tireless... Continue Reading →
Words have the power of life and death. Have you seen that video circling around about the experiment with words vs plants? A group of people had two plants. With one they showered it with loving words and kind affection and with the other they verbally abused it with harsh critical statements. The latter didn’t... Continue Reading →
A well thought out and deep description of how to change or shift a culture would probably lead me into a profound analytical scheme of approaching the culture, slowly submersing yourself into it, getting a feel, with time, for how the others respond to you, and so on. However, my time in the ICU has... Continue Reading →
I like to say that I have a thing for souls. Maybe that's an odd thing to say but I think that when you are given the opportunity to meet someone's spirit their whole appearance changes. You see, it is obvious to our eyes when we first see someone if they are pleasing to us.... Continue Reading →
We do not control our words once they leave us. They can cause damage whether intended or blind. They can also dance off our lips in praise of truths such as heavenly affirmation, bold encouragements, and sincere forgiveness. Words can be life giving or cut like a thousand swords. Words are powerful. They are an... Continue Reading →
Here’s the thing: I am really good at being selfish. It comes naturally because it is my human nature. Look out for myself, cast others aside, compare myself, try to elevate my social status, etc. It is all so selfish and so disgusting. I read about the Pharisees and project their wicked actions on others... Continue Reading →
Elisabeth Hope 