In order to live with hope in a hard world, we have to get really good at seeing the evidence of our relationship with an invisible God. We have to see and acknowledge the things that point to His nearness, His awareness of us and His love for us.
Just as He did with ancient Israel, God uses all aspects of our lives, including suffering, to fulfill His purposes.
God’s covenant with Israel highlights our need for forgiveness and God’s readiness to offer it. We experience genuine healing and transformation when we extend...