hope – Sarah Bebes Blog

My dog, Kaylee, was looking up with hope that I’d share an apple slice with her. We were taking a short break on a long hike. I want to share with you 3 reasons I have hope.

Jesus lives.
Jesus saves.
Jesus reigns.

Pastor Drew Belden shared these inspiring truths in a message on 4/27/2025 at my church. https://www.bethanypca.org This is real, and it makes all the difference in one’s life for eternity, but also for the here and now. God created us intentionally and invites us to be in relationship with Him. I invite and encourage you to look into this for yourself.

By the way, Kaylee did get an apple slice. Actually, she and my other dog, Zoey, enjoyed several before we continued on that beautiful trail.

“The righteousness of God is through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, since there is no distinction. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. They are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”

(Romans 3:22-24)

Hope in Jesus does not disappoint.

Kaylee and Zoey happily continuing on the trail.

I missed it. Without even realizing it, I really missed it. See, my left index finger got broken in a driveway basketball game quite a while ago. After lots of persistent exercises, I still couldn’t bend it very much. Therefore, I figured my guitar playing days were over.

Many months later, I decided to try again. Much to my happy surprise, I could bend my finger farther! Enough to play chords on my guitar! It is taking work and determination, as well as a bit of pain, but I am enjoying every moment. I am so thankful that I tried again.

This encouraged me in other areas of my life to keep trying and to always have hope. What do you need to try again?

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Try again!