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Category Archives: Hope
A New Day: The Gift, Part 1
When Owen and Caroline Williams moved into their home in 2015, they quickly befriended their next door neighbor, an elderly widower named Ken Watson. When their daughter, Cadi, came along the next year, Ken doted on her as if she … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God, Hope, Isaiah, Kingdom Values, Scripture, Theology
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A New Day: New Jerusalem, Part 3
In that day the branch of the Lord shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and honor of the survivors of Israel. And he who is left in Zion and remains in … Continue reading
Posted in Eschatology, Faith, Hope, Isaiah, Love First, Love Others, Repentance, Scripture, Theology
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A New Day: The Power of “With,” Part 4
We live in a time when the nature of truth seems to be up for grabs. Every news story can be spun one way or another to say almost anything someone wants to believe. In times like these, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Eschatology, Faith, God, Hope, Isaiah, Scripture, Theology
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Christmas 2020: A Weary World Rejoices
O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining “Til He appears and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope, the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Devotional, Eschatology, Faith, Hope, Jesus, Scripture, Theology
Tagged Incarnation, John Sullivan Dwight, O Holy Night, Placide Cappeau
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The Hope That You Have
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect… 1 Peter 3:15 … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Devotional, Faith, Hope, Kingdom Values, Scripture, Theology
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We Keep Hope Alive: Easter 2020
Dear Mayfair family, Bad news. It seems as if that’s all we hear these days. The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over 20,000 American lives — and we’re told the worst is still yet to come. For many of us, the … Continue reading
Scarcity and the Abundance of God
I have a confession to make: I am really struggling with a scarcity mindset right now. A few nights ago, I went out to the store to get some bread. When I got there, this is what I found: I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Devotional, Faith, God, Gospel, Hope, Jesus, Love Others, Ministry, Scripture, Social Issues, Stewardship, Theology
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Suffering and Faith, Part 3
The truth about suffering: Because God is the God of all comfort, we know He cares completely. To whom or to what do you turn when you need comfort? One of the hallmarks of our time is an impulse to … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, Devotional, Disappointment, Faith, God, Hope, Scripture, Theology
Tagged Faith, God of all comfort, Suffering
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Suffering and Faith: Part 1
I can summarize this post in nine words. So, if you’re in a hurry, here goes: Suffering is universally painful but God is eternally faithful. Everyone suffers. Some more than others. And suffering usually knocks us off our feet, drives … Continue reading
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The Santa Claus Break-Up
The other day I was at the pool with our youngest, age 10. While Jackson was swimming, a little girl lost a tooth in the pool. For about 10 minutes, every kid in the pool was putting on their goggles … Continue reading