Hope for Life
by Bill Brant — May 23rd, 2012
My trip was not that unusual from what others experience when they too go to Africa, but for me the perspective was eye opening and priceless.... (
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by Tim Archer — May 16th, 2012
When I was in college, I sang in the school choir. One year, we took a trip that included stops in New Mexico. Traveling through the state, we stopped to visit the Carlsbad Caverns. There's one moment from that tour that stands out in my mind. The guide o... (
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by Steve Ridgell — May 9th, 2012
Jesus does ask us to live a lifestyle different than the world around us, and he gives us guidelines to know how to do that. ... (
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Older Articles from 'Hope for Life'
by Tim Archer — May 2nd, 2012
The apostle Paul wrote to a group of Christians in Rome: "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made" (Romans 1:20).... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Apr 25th, 2012
Free does not mean easy, but it is so worth it.... (
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by Bill Brant — Apr 18th, 2012
He sat across from me, tears on his cheeks and desperately asking the question. His choices had messed up his life, the lives of his family, the lives of other families and his friends. Now a year after everything hit the reality fan, after seeking forgiv... (
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by Tim Archer — Apr 11th, 2012
Peter and the other apostles had lived an emotional roller coaster that few of us can imagine. Their beloved Teacher, the one they thought was going to be king, had been arrested and killed. Then, a few days later, they learned that He had risen from the ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Apr 4th, 2012
I am part of a community of faith that believes we are family.... (
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by Tim Archer — Mar 28th, 2012
I opened the door to my hotel room, heaved a sigh, and thought to myself: "All hotel rooms look alike." Immediately, the correction came to mind: "No, they don't. You've stayed in a wide range of hotel rooms."... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Mar 21st, 2012
They need to see us caring for each other, crying with each other, and helping each other see Jesus to understand church. ... (
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by Bill Brant — Mar 14th, 2012
I wonder why Christians don’t seem to react very much when they see images making fun of religious characters, or cartoons that show Jesus doing obscene things or Bibles being burned. There may be some statement of “outrage” and head shaking in disgust, ... (
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by Tim Archer — Mar 7th, 2012
Naaman was an important man. He was head of the army of one of the major world powers. The Bible tells us that God had used him to win great victories for his king, the king of Syria.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Feb 29th, 2012
My purpose in life is to use my time to glorify God by doing the good works God has planned for me. My life matters. ... (
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by Tim Archer — Feb 22nd, 2012
One of our favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Noah and the ark. God decides to cleanse the world and start over.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Feb 15th, 2012
How great would it be if Jesus would just auto-correct our life?... (
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by Bill Brant — Feb 8th, 2012
He was a poison detector and that was a job, not a title. He would sip the liquid and if he didn't fall over dead, he would hand it to the King so the King could safely drink it.... (
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by Tim Archer — Feb 1st, 2012
I didn't find any gold today. Haven't found any all week. In fact, I've never found gold. Nor diamonds. Nor silver. Not once. I'd be more than happy to stumble across any of those things. But it hasn't happened.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Jan 25th, 2012
What is needed is a Christian to come alongside and show how to get connected again to Jesus.... (
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by Tim Archer — Jan 18th, 2012
Elijah had gone to the mountain looking for God. He'd been ready to give up. Ready to lie down and die. He saw no hope, no future, no point in going on. Then an angel told him to go to the mountain.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Jan 11th, 2012
I actually make this one resolution each and every day. Just to know Jesus, and to remember that he died for my sins. ... (
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by Bill Brant — Jan 4th, 2012
It was horrific! They were ripped from their dwellings, forced to travel for months, held as slaves for 70 years, everything about "home" was remembered and some had never seen the places they were told about. Their names were changed, they were expected ... (
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by Tim Archer — Dec 28th, 2011
Christmas is past, and the New Year is right around the corner. Have you made any resolutions yet? Researchers from the University of Scranton found that 40 to 45% of American adults make resolutions each year. They also found that only 75% of those resol... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Dec 21st, 2011
Realize that Jesus did not come to earth so we could celebrate a birthday. He came to save us from our sins. ... (
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by Tim Archer — Dec 14th, 2011
I have to confess: I like looking at extravagant Christmas gifts. Not out of any desire to give or receive them. I just like to marvel at what's available.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Dec 7th, 2011
Spiritually we are unlovable, hungry, mangy, and slinking through life with our tail between our legs.
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by Bill Brant — Nov 30th, 2011
It's awkward isn't it? "Happy Thanksgiving" no longer applies. "Survive Black Friday" doesn't seem appropriate because you did. And since it's the last day of November it's a bit early to say "Merry Christmas". So we're stuck with "Season's Greetings" or ... (
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by Tim Archer — Nov 23rd, 2011
There are lots of reasons to give thanks. It doesn't always seem that way, but if we put our mind to it, we can usually think of more reasons for being thankful than for complaining.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Nov 16th, 2011
Trying to live a new life without getting rid of the old life is not going to work well. It cannot.
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by Tim Archer — Nov 9th, 2011
How many people actually listen to the safety demonstration on an airplane? Nobody thinks that their plane is actually going to be involved in a crash. Besides, if you fly very often, you've heard the same spiel dozens of times. It almost seems like a was... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Nov 2nd, 2011
So some people God fixes… some He doesn’t. What makes the difference?
It is a choice. Our choice. ... (
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by Bill Brant — Oct 26th, 2011
The sex was good, the rival eliminated, the baby bump was beginning to show and the whispers and gossip were flying. Then with a point of an aged finger and words that must have caused his head and heart to quake, "you are that man" everyone knew.... (
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by Tim Archer — Oct 19th, 2011
It's said that the opening of a book is extremely important. The writer needs to engage his readers from the outset, filling them with a desire to read more.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Oct 12th, 2011
Church is where healing happens. It is where broken lives are restored. ... (
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by Tim Archer — Oct 5th, 2011
People love stories. They love to hear them. They love to tell them.
It seems to be natural. Have you ever met a child that didn't like stories? That didn't want to be read to at night?... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Sep 28th, 2011
Believe in Him and live with God forever. Choose not to believe and be separated from God forever.... (
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by Bill Brant — Sep 21st, 2011
We are connected to our iPhones, iPads, iTouch, iTunes, iMac, iChat, but have we lost the connection to the I AM?... (
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by Tim Archer — Sep 14th, 2011
There's an amazing story about Jesus and a man named Jairus who was a religious leader, one of the rulers of the Jewish synagogue. At that time, that would have made him unlikely to go see someone like Jesus. But Jairus went.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Sep 7th, 2011
We make a series of choices every day based on the relationship we have with Jesus. ... (
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by Tim Archer — Aug 31st, 2011
On a recent trip to Florida, I heard someone commenting on the traffic problems in Orlando. This person cited a study which indicated that the congestion was caused by the number of people who aren't sure where they're going. ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Aug 24th, 2011
We need to stop misrepresenting the Christian life.... (
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by Bill Brant — Aug 17th, 2011
She approached cautiously and her eyes never left it. When her hands touched it, it was a caress, not a grab.... (
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by Tim Archer — Aug 10th, 2011
It was a sunny August morning. For me, it was THE sunny morning. I couldn't remember when everything had seemed so bright. The whole world around me felt clean. I felt clean.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Aug 3rd, 2011
I have found the answer in God, and so have millions of others throughout the ages. He will get me through anything this life throws at me.... (
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by Tim Archer — Jul 28th, 2011
Billy the Kid is still waiting for his pardon. The notorious teenage outlaw was promised amnesty by New Mexico Territorial Governor Lew Wallace back in 1879 in exchange for testimony against three men in a murder trial. Apparently, Wallace never kept his ... (
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by Tim Archer — Jul 13th, 2011
I think we need to raise our vision. We need to accept that churches are made up of humans, with all their flaws. When we become part of a group of believers, we are seeking more than human interaction;... (
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by Bill Brant — Jul 6th, 2011
It was a chanced exchange that happens when you sit next to someone on an airplane. "What does Herald of Truth do?" she asked. I smiled and gave my standard reply, "We tell people about Jesus." ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Jun 29th, 2011
Creation, changed lives, answered prayers. To me, that is evidence of a God greater than my understanding.... (
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by Tim Archer — Jun 22nd, 2011
Summer starts this week. Officially, that is. In the Northern Hemisphere. According to astronomers, who wait for the solstice to declare that summer is actually here.... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Jun 15th, 2011
Church is a place for us to help each other, not just a place to receive help.... (
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by Tim Archer — Jun 8th, 2011
In the Bible, we read about something called the Sabbath. It was a day of rest. One day each week, God's people were to abstain from work.... (
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