Hope Isn't What You Think It Is

About this episode

This episode explores the true meaning of biblical hope compared to wishful thinking.

"I hope things work out." "I hope next year is better." In everyday speech, hope has become a thin, wishful word. But biblical hope? That's something else entirely. In Day 9 of our Colossians devotional series, we slow down on the third word in Paul's powerful trio — hope — and discover why it's been misunderstood for far too long. In this devotional, we explore: → Why hope, as we usually use it, is more like wishful thinking than real confidence → Why so many people are worn down and hesitan...

Topics covered

• hope
• biblical hope
• devotional
• Colossians
• spirituality
• confidence

Keywords

• hope
• wishful thinking
• confidence
• Colossians
• devotional
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christ Church IL

Books & works: Colossians

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