Can you spot fake hope?
5 things worth sharing this week
Dear Crashers,
This year is a time for hope! I hope we can pay the mortgage, I hope the war in the Middle East ceases, I hope I get a pair of white sneakers for Christmas… so much hope - but is that really how we should use the word? Surely it’s better than that? Is there more?
Jump over to the Rhino Journals now to read Rich’s article on Hope Theory called The Synergy of Hope - what a thought! Plus he has included some really practical, easy steps to follow as you begin to dream forward into 2024… the Hopeful Rhino strikes again!!
Below are some tools, tips, and links to help inspire hope.
Grace and Peace,
Cass & Rich
Article: Psychology Today - The Power of Hope:
Dan J. Tomasulo, Ph. D. shares about How to Cultivate Hope and how to spot false hope - he suggests the secret is focusing on what you can control.
Song: Phil Wickham - Living Hope
The true source of our hope deserves to be sung about. This line will get you good “Jesus Christ - my living hope”. (Thank you, Phil Wickham, for another classic!) And if you want additional resources to help you lead this in church - the lyrics, music, vocal parts, etc, can be found here at The Worship Initiative.
Book: Surprised by Hope:
When you talk about books that have changed your life - for Rich and I this is one of them. After our niece died tragically (a number of years ago), this book helped us dig deep to discover what our hope really is, and in the pages, God met us.
TED Talk: Eddie Jaku - The happiest man on earth
Hope comes in all shapes and sizes, but in the package of Eddie Jaku, it is beautiful, powerful, and astounding. Watching this short video will impact you significantly.
Positive News Website: Good News Network:
Stay uplifted with a daily dose of good news on the Good News Network, where stories of hope and positivity from around the world are curated to brighten your day.
