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The Hope of Light

cthigpen377 / November 30, 2025

The Hope of Light. Or is it the Light of Hope? Maybe both? Thanksgiving Day has come and gone. And today our church lit the first Advent candle, the Prophesy candle. Also called…

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Comfort, Hope, Rest, Trust

All Things

cthigpen377 / August 31, 2025

Of all things, there was that smudge again. I wiped the left lens of my glasses with the edge of my t-shirt. But the smudge remained. We were in Israel, thrilled to be…

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God's Word, Hope, Jesus, Trust

Behold!

cthigpen377 / April 30, 2025

Such an archaic word, Behold! We might be tempted to say, Hey, look! Or Wow! Look at that! But do we ever say, Behold! During a recent time in God’s word, I read…

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Hope, Jesus, Joy, Peace

Christmas 2024

cthigpen377 / December 24, 2024

Christmas 2024. Is anyone else exhausted? Even with a pared down Christmas to-do list, energy runs out before the hours do. As I push to finish one more task, patience wanes right along…

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Hope, Loved, Mercy, Trust

Nothing Is Impossible With God

cthigpen377 / June 30, 2024

“For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37, NKJV A Personal Story It was only two weeks since a new boss took charge. Life as I knew it was over. My heartache…

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Comfort, Hope, Joy

Some Things Take Time

cthigpen377 / April 30, 2024

It’s true that some things take time. Recently, several days of memories brought emotions to the top. Writing on Facebook was my outlet. One post written ten days ago caused a friend to…

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Comfort, Hope, Peace

Filled With Hope

cthigpen377 / January 31, 2024

In this crazy world, is it possible to be filled with hope? If so, how in the world do we find that hope? Back Story Part of my backyard has a power right-of-way.…

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Comfort, Hope, Joy, Rest

New Beginnings

cthigpen377 / December 31, 2023

I struggled with the title. “Unwelcome Changes” or “New Beginnings?” My heart agreed wholeheartedly with the feeling of unwelcome changes. But my spirit needed encouragement. So, while there’s lots of change that isn’t…

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Faith, Hope, Knowing God, Peace

The Lord’s Mercies

cthigpen377 / October 31, 2023

Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV) says, It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Tonight as I sit to write, my heart is grateful for this truth. Our Creator is merciful.…

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Comfort, God's Word, Hope, Joy

Joy Comes In The Morning

cthigpen377 / August 31, 2023

Israel is a land full of hills and valleys, mountains and wadis. The topography is unlike anything I’ve seen elsewhere. Going anywhere is hard. No wonder Isaiah 40:4, Every valley shall be exalted,…

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