ThingsHopedForThingsHopedForThe randomly recorded thoughts of Jason Hardin. Articles
A Worthy Dream That Lives On
2009-01-19 19:00:00 That men would be judged, not by… the color of their skin the language they speak the ethnicity of their forefathers the size of their bank account the neighborhood in which they live …but by the content of their character. And yet, let us also realize that the greatest reconciliation we can possibly enjoy is reconciliation with our Creator (Romans 5:1-11). If ... More About: Dream , Lives , Worthy
Past presidential inaugural speeches
2009-01-18 21:24:00 On Jan. 20, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. After taking the oath of office, he will address the nation. Click through the interactive above to read about and listen to audio from each inauguration dating back to Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1933. Here, via USAToday Being able to listen ... More About: Politics , Presidential , Past , Inaugural , Speeches
The Temple of Jesus? Time In 3D
2009-01-15 02:53:00 Leen Ritmeyer (the architect-archaeologist who did the research for the ESV Study Bible illustrations) is partnering with a firm to produce computer visuals of the Temple in Jesus ’ time. Here’s a teaser: More About: Video , Tube , Time
Boot Camp Is Available For Pre-Order & InGodsImage.com Has Officially Launc
2009-01-08 17:31:00 For quite a while, as spare time allows, I’ve been working on a book project aimed at men. It’s Part 1 of a series of books I hope to write under the I.M.A.G.E. acronym, which stands for Imagine Man As God Envisioned. The I.M.A.G.E. Project has a web home at the newly launched InGodsImage.com. I’m ... More About: Camp , Order , Boot Camp , Boot
Flakes of Snow that Praise the Lord
2009-01-01 20:17:00 Snowflakes as you’ve never seen them before. These snowflake photos were taken by Kenneth Libbrecht of CalTech, using a specially-designed snowflake photomicroscope. They show real snow crystals that fell to earth in northern Ontario, Alaska, Vermont, the Michigan Upper Peninsula, and the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Those images made me think of Psalm 148, specifically Psalm ... More About: Photos , Praise , Snow , Lord , The Lord
We Thank Thee, Lord
2009-01-01 16:21:00 For all the blessings of the year, For all the friends we hold so dear, For peace on earth, both far and near, We thank Thee, Lord . For life and health, those common things, Which every day and hour brings, For home, where our affection clings, We thank Thee, Lord. For love of Thine which never tires, Which all our better thought inspires, And warms ...
My Jesus, I Love Thee
2008-12-28 13:56:00 My Jesus , I love Thee, I know Thou art mine, For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. I love Thee, because Thou hast first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree; I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ... More About: Love
It?s Been Pretty Quiet Around Here Lately
2008-12-20 19:19:00 Not a lot of blogging going on. My spare attention has been demanded elsewhere as of late…but with good reason. I’ve pretty much wrapped up one of the biggest (and most exciting) projects I’ve ever tackled. It’s a book. For men. Details should be available on or around January 1, 2009. Stay tuned. In the meantime, ... More About: Pretty , Quiet
Diddling Around On Ephemeral Blogs
2008-12-18 16:11:00 D. A. Carson, on the danger of Christian s conforming to the pattern of this world, specifically when it comes to the use of technology. A few quotes: The speed of the Internet is stunning. A few years ago I was attending a meeting of pastors, most of us with our laptops out taking notes during the ... More About: Christianity , Technology , Blogs
Eyes To See And Ears To Hear
2008-12-15 20:33:00 Johnathon Bowers on at least 11 things snow says at once: Minneapolis is in a deep chill today. Both of my car doors were frozen shut this morning. Thankfully, there is a cloak of snow over everything to bring a beauty to the freeze. Beyond delighting the eyes, however, snow speaks to those who have ears ... More About: Eyes , Bible , Hear , Ears
Psalm 34
2008-12-14 21:24:00 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my ... More About: Psalm
On The Making Of Assumptions
2008-12-11 17:45:00 A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. One morning, while eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging some “washed” laundry outside. “Those clothes sure don’t look very clean,” she mumbled. “It doesn’t even look like she knows how to do laundry. She must need help.” Her husband looked on, but remained silent. Every time her ... More About: Assumptions
Does Satan Find You Challenging?
2008-12-10 20:13:00 A sermon I presented in the 12/7/08 A.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. Job. A tremendous Biblical example. Not only did he endure unspeakable hardship with great patience and spiritual stamina, Job was a man of exemplary integrity and character before the trials ever came. It didn’t take a natural disaster to turn Job’s attention to God. ... More About: Satan , Sermons , Find
Is Christ Now Reigning As King In His Kingdom?
2008-12-10 19:56:00 A sermon I presented in the 12/7/08 P.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. One of the clearest teachings of the Bible is the fact that Jesus will come again. But is He now reigning as King in His kingdom? Has His kingdom even been established as of yet? And if so, when did it occur? And ... More About: Kingdom , Sermons , Christ
Are You Married To A Desperate Housewife?
2008-12-05 18:40:00 Author Ron Hutchcraft says a big reason some wives are desperate or discouraged is a husband who fails to meet her needs for affection, attention and affirmation. Men , here’s Hutchcraft’s three question test: First, am I loving my wife in the ways that make her feel loved? Second, am I giving her exclusive ... More About: Marriage , Desperate , Married
My Little Girl
2008-12-04 19:35:00 Looking for a good children’s book to give as a gift during this holiday season? I’d recommend Tim McGraw ’s new book, My Little Girl . My girls and I have been reading it off and on for the last two weeks and it’s been one of the most consistently requested books before recent bedtimes. My Little Girl ... More About: Parenting , Fatherhood
A Generation Immersed In Media
2008-12-04 15:22:00 Albert Mohler provides some thought-provoking commentary on a recent report which indicates that the average child in America now spends 45 hours a week immersed in the media. The post concludes with 7 good suggestions for parents of modern children. More About: Media , Parenting , Home , Generation
2008 Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth
2008-12-03 15:44:00 American teenagers lie, steal and cheat more at “alarming rates,” a study of nearly 30,000 high school students concluded Monday… [Read the full article] More About: Card , Ethics , Youth , Report , American
?Microwaveable? Religion
2008-12-03 00:01:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/30/08 A.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. The microwave is an amazing invention! It’s instant, cheap, and care-free. And isn’t that what many are looking for when it comes to religion? There’s a time and a place for the convenience of a microwave. There’s also a time and a place ... More About: Religion , Sermons
Examining The ?Promises? Of Premillennialism
2008-12-03 00:00:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/30/08 P.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. The Old Testament promises of God to Abraham form a foundational plank in the platform of Premillennialism. In Genesis 12-17, God made three distinct promises to Abraham, and much of Premillennial theory is founded on the belief that cataclysmic events will occur because of ... More About: Sermons , Promises , Bible Prophecy , Armageddon
?P?Pre?Premill?? What Is That Big Word, Anyway?
2008-12-01 17:19:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/23/08 P.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. Interactive PDF Download the mp3 file For streaming audio hit More About: Word
Modern Lessons From An Ancient Pilgrim
2008-12-01 17:11:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/23/08 A.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. Interactive PDF Download the mp3 file For streaming audio hit More About: Sermons , Modern , Lessons , Ancient
Address Alteration
2008-12-01 06:56:00 Because of the recent virus trouble, I had to make some access changes. Whereas before, www.Things HopedFor.org/weblog brought you to this blog, please disregard that old address and simply use www.ThingsHopedFor.org. Sorry for the confusion, and thanks for sticking with us. More About: Address
Site Hiccups
2008-11-25 17:38:00 THF is sporting a different look because of some recent digital hiccups. A nasty little virus made its presence felt and caused a little bit of havoc. But the issues are being dealt with and things should be getting back on track shortly. In the meantime, the new look provides a little more flexibility. The old ... More About: Site
The Blessing Of Speaking To One Another In Song
2008-11-19 16:47:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/16/08 A.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. Interactive PDF Download the mp3 file For streaming audio hit the PLAY button below: More About: Song , Speaking , Blessing
Lukewarm Christianity And ?The Talk?
2008-11-12 22:10:00 Odds are, you’ve heard Revelation 3:16 referenced many times. It’s the “lukewarm” statement of Jesus about the church in Laodecia. But what does it really mean? You’d benefit from this very logical post by Edwin Crozier that may approach the passage from a little different angle than you’ve heard, but makes a lot of sense. Also, ... More About: Christianity , Parenting , Bible , Talk
Waiting Room Thoughts
2008-11-11 22:55:00 “I have spent long hours in the intensive care waiting room watching with anguished people, listening to urgent questions: Will my husband make it? Will my child walk again? How do you live without your companion of thirty years? “The intensive care waiting room is different from any other place in the world. And the people ... More About: Thoughts , Room , Waiting
Post-Election Observations
2008-11-06 03:18:00 King Jesus reigns (1 Timothy 6:15). Our Creator is providentially sovereign (Romans 8:28). His subjects are called to pray without ceasing (1 Timothy 2:1-4). Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we eagerly await our Savior (Philippians 3:20-21). God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). Many of ... More About: Post , Election , Observations
God-Breathed Words To Remember
2008-11-05 07:05:00 Whomever you are, regardless of your political stripes, whatever the level of elation or disappointment you feel today, here are some good words to remember: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Romans 13:1-2 1 Peter 2:13-17 Philippians 3:20-21 Perhaps you can think of another passage or two to add to the list. More About: Christianity , Christian , Jesus , United States , God
Brief Points From Daniel
More articles from this author:2008-10-28 20:00:00 Good thoughts below from Warren Berkley: If you preach, teach, or just talk to people about biblical truth, you well know there are some things people don’t want to hear–undeniable truths people do not dispute, but don’t really want to hear. I’ve just started teaching the book of Daniel and I made these two points in the ... More About: United States , Bible , Meditations , Points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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