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Sharing Hope Through God's Word

  • The Commandment to Rest: The Dangers of Working in Vain

    “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1  “Nisi dominus frustra.” Without God, it is in vain. Literally: without the Lord, frustration. This is engraved on a structure at the Shing Mun Reservoir Park in…

  • Chase God’s Heart More Than His Hand: Seeking God in the Middle of a Waiting Season

    So I started reading Romans recently.  I’ve been reading through the Old Testament for the last little bit, aiming for a chapter a day (though that’s not always what happens).  I’ve read through Genesis and Exodus, made a detour through Jeremiah, read some in Joshua. Now I’m in Numbers. And I felt a draw a…

  • 10 Bible Verses About Hope

    Hope is a powerful word. We all have things we hope will happen.  Maybe you hope to accomplish a goal that’s been set for too long.  Usually when we use the word “hope” we use it in a wishing sort of sense.  Maybe you’re hoping for a new job to pan out. Or even something…