http://fellowsojourner.godlaughs.net/2008/12/14/write-it-down-make-it-clear/ Dr. Rus' Reflections on Life Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:56:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://fellowsojourner.godlaughs.net/2008/12/14/write-it-down-make-it-clear/comment-page-1/#comment-1036 Dr. Rus Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:53:15 +0000 http://fellowsojourner.godlaughs.net/?p=166#comment-1036 It's amazing how many people are talking about <em>hope</em> these days. I do believe we are poised and ready to really encourage people to move forward with hope, instead being caught in despair. It’s amazing how many people are talking about hope these days. I do believe we are poised and ready to really encourage people to move forward with hope, instead being caught in despair.

]]> http://fellowsojourner.godlaughs.net/2008/12/14/write-it-down-make-it-clear/comment-page-1/#comment-1030 Audra Krell Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:34:29 +0000 http://fellowsojourner.godlaughs.net/?p=166#comment-1030 Our minister spoke about John the Baptist today. It was regarding how even John's father, who was spiritually mature, struggled with doubt. So, even after we understand and accept the message of hope, we do well to remember that no one is perfect, and we will have seasons where we question. To get to that point though, would be the goal for much of the world. It's my prayer that this Christmas, many would embrace the free gift of hope and then help others to believe. Our minister spoke about John the Baptist today. It was regarding how even John’s father, who was spiritually mature, struggled with doubt. So, even after we understand and accept the message of hope, we do well to remember that no one is perfect, and we will have seasons where we question. To get to that point though, would be the goal for much of the world. It’s my prayer that this Christmas, many would embrace the free gift of hope and then help others to believe.

]]> http://fellowsojourner.godlaughs.net/2008/12/14/write-it-down-make-it-clear/comment-page-1/#comment-1027 Shellie (baylormum) Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:34:17 +0000 http://fellowsojourner.godlaughs.net/?p=166#comment-1027 The 12 step meeting I attended today spoke on the spiritual principle, hope. Maybe that is the word of the month. It's a God thing when the same word appears in two dif messages in the same day. I have so much hope. No longer numbed by narcotics, not only has hope reappeared in my life, but the faith that goes along with it. I must not set unrealistic goals. To do that could shot hope down. Having hope in something makes me bubbly. If I am bubbly then that shows. If that shows, then maybe someone I come in contact with will take my hope & make it theirs. I love sharing the message of not only recovery, but the hope that my HP, God, is there to hear my cries (or yells) for help. I cannot go on if I don't know when to ask for help. And I have to listen. Hope is for sharing. The 12 step meeting I attended today spoke on the spiritual principle, hope. Maybe that is the word of the month. It’s a God thing when the same word appears in two dif messages in the same day. I have so much hope. No longer numbed by narcotics, not only has hope reappeared in my life, but the faith that goes along with it. I must not set unrealistic goals. To do that could shot hope down. Having hope in something makes me bubbly. If I am bubbly then that shows. If that shows, then maybe someone I come in contact with will take my hope & make it theirs. I love sharing the message of not only recovery, but the hope that my HP, God, is there to hear my cries (or yells) for help. I cannot go on if I don’t know when to ask for help. And I have to listen. Hope is for sharing.

]]> http://fellowsojourner.godlaughs.net/2008/12/14/write-it-down-make-it-clear/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 Ken Davis Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:18:54 +0000 http://fellowsojourner.godlaughs.net/?p=166#comment-1025 This is a killer blog post. I am preaching on the 28th and will use some of what you have presented here. My title will be something like "Where did I put that hope?" Facing 2009 in the midst of fear, economic woes, personal tragedy. Focus on leaning only on Christ for the hope we so desperately seek. You and I friend are of kindred spirit. "Where Christ abides, hope never dies!" I hope you have splendid Christmas. This is a killer blog post. I am preaching on the 28th and will use some of what you have presented here. My title will be something like “Where did I put that hope?” Facing 2009 in the midst of fear, economic woes, personal tragedy. Focus on leaning only on Christ for the hope we so desperately seek. You and I friend are of kindred spirit. “Where Christ abides, hope never dies!” I hope you have splendid Christmas.

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