I can’t thank you all enough for climbing into this conversation about HOPE. Thank you for helping shape these final thoughts as you shared your insights. Below are a handful of truths that emerged over these many weeks. As they have gained entrance into my thinking, they are now working their way into my responses to life. I believe in having them at the ready (like mental flash-cards); to draw upon when my own soul would be tempted to despair, or to apply as a balm to someone who might be battling discouragement. And of course, these are but a smattering of all the Bible offers to reinforce the reality…