Tag Archives: hope

Zephaniah: one tough read

Posted on July 20, 2010 by jlh

(You may prefer first to read the I Will section at the end of this post.) I love the Bible—having read it, learned it by heart, taught it, preached and (I hope) lived up to it all my days. I believe … Continue reading →

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Hope of the hopeless

Posted on April 10, 2010 by jlh

I learned about hope from Jeremiah the prophet. It changed my life. He lived in the 7th-6th centuries BCE. During his life the Babylonians destroyed the Temple of Solomon, drove the population of Judah into exile, murdered the royal family … Continue reading →

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Birdsong and Hope

Posted on April 7, 2010 by jlh

Today scientists sound more like the old fashioned “the end is near” preachers than most preachers do. Scientists note the changes taking place in the earth and speak of a possible mass extinction event. One of these occurred 65 million … Continue reading →

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A Cannibal’s Hope

Posted on November 15, 2008 by jlh

Recently I had my big toenails removed, so I started the day daubing hydrogen peroxide on the wounds. Then, letting my toes air out, I brewed some coffee. I experimented, for 15 seconds on High nuking a square of Dove dark … Continue reading →

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Just a Fool’s Hope

Posted on May 26, 2008 by jlh

At our house through DVDs we’re reliving The Waltons, the mythic story of a family in Appalachian Virginia during the great depression. Sandy brings dinner into the living room on wicker TV trays, and we settle in for a feel-good hour. … Continue reading →

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