Happy New Year!!! We're back in 2024 with a brand new season of content and interviews to help you walk through life's challenging circumstances, while trusting in the goodness of God. In this episode we ask the question: What is the essence of your hope in life? Did you know the word "hope" has a much deeper meaning than what you have been used to? We pray this talk encourages you to remember that hope isn't just a wish, but a relentless dependence upon God and His nature.

Reflection Questions:

1. Are you a naturally hopeful person or does it take work?

2. Does your hope reflect culture’s definition or the biblical definition?

3. What is something you are hoping for in your life?

Romans 5:2-5 TPT:

"Our faith guarantees us permanent access into this marvelous kindness that has given us a perfect relationship with God. What incredible joy bursts forth within us as we keep on celebrating our hope of experiencing God’s glory! But that’s not all! Even in times of trouble we have a joyful confidence, knowing that our pressures will develop in us patient endurance. And patient endurance will refine our character, and proven character leads us back to hope. And this hope is not a disappointing fantasy, because we can now experience the endless love of God cascading into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who lives in us!"