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Hope Is Born In The Dark

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Author: Cheryl Zelenka

Hope is born in the dark. Like a lighthouse calling out to a lost ship at sea, it will safely bring you through your personal storm. It will encourage and guide  you to safety. Hope is found in the arms of God.

“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24 (NKJV) 

Relentless winds of adversity can be so draining! When an unexpected storm hits it may feel as though you have been tossed into a ferocious hurricane. Despair may even come into sight and strive to rob you of perseverance. So, with one small voice you utter a simple prayer,“Abba!”

Suddenly, the mighty hand of God lifts you out of your trouble. He simply wanted to hear your petition for help. He is always more than happy to be your refuge and hiding place. In fact, the Lord takes pleasure in all who hope and trust in His mercy. However, if you want to receive His assistance, you can’t give up or surrender your hope.

Perseverance is strengthened during the storms that test our faith. To persevere is to ascend the mountaintop of God. It is a necessary attribute, a requirement if we wish to see the face of God. No runner can finish a race without a determined persistence to complete the uphill climb or challenging terrain. Continue reading “Hope Is Born In The Dark”

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RISE

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Author: Cheryl Zelenka

Right after my brain surgery, I was alone while recovering in an assisted living facility in Phoenix, AZ. My life was so uncertain. My dream home in Oregon was sold, my teaching career seemed to be over, I didn’t know where I would live, if I would ever recover my health, work, or live independently.

MY LIFE WAS IN ASHES.

Then… while driving in my car I heard this song. Tears came to my eyes as I realized God had sent me a message of hope. Continue reading “RISE”

POWERFUL TESTIMONIES

Testimony by Anthony W.B.

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By Anthony Woods Brown
To begin in the beginning, praise and honor to God, through His Son Jesus, whose name is above all names. That is relevant because of Him subsists the reason I am writing this letter.He is the reason I have this testimony, He is the reason that today I have life.
Nevertheless, before I digress from the point of this testimony, let me get back on course. Another reason why I am doing this is because the Lord gave me a testimony that is priceless and because of it, I am commanded to share it.  Continue reading “Testimony by Anthony W.B.”