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How do we keep hope alive when love is put to the test?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many couples struggle with the test of love. It's a challenging journey, but I believe that hope is what keeps us going. When love is put to the test, it's easy to lose sight of what's truly important. But I've come to realize that hope is not something we can just turn on and off like a light switch. It's a skill that develops over time, and it requires practice and commitment. As the Bible says, "Love never fails." But hope can fail if we don't nurture it. For me, hope is rooted in my faith. I believe that God's love is unwavering, and that gives me hope even in the toughest times. When my wife Susan and I were first married, we faced many challenges, but our hope in each other and in God's love for us kept us going. And now, as a father, I see that same hope in my children's eyes. My son Joshua and daughter Rebecca are growing up with a sense of hope and faith that I pray will carry them through the ups and downs of life. As a pastor, I've learned that hope is not just a personal thing, but a corporate venture. It's something that's nurtured in community, where we can share our struggles and our joys with one another. That's why I believe it's so important to be part of a church community, where we can remind each other of God's love and hope. And when we face challenges, we can draw on the collective hope of the body of Christ to carry us through. That's what keeps hope alive, even when love is put to the test. We don't have to face it alone. We can face it together, with hope in our hearts.
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depression
edward welch
systematic theology
wayne grudem
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albert bayliss
letters of john
john stott
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
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