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Out Here Hope Remains

This blog reflects my interests in the Bible, Christianity, grief recovery, humor, and the occasional out-of-left-field-what's-he-writing-about-that...
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Review: TORN

Out Here Hope Remains ― Over on my HOPE TODAY tumblr blog I have been offering glimpses of a book chapter by chapter. I think for a while I’m going to do that here, as well. The posts will likely be short, include a quote … Continue reading → (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted 9 days ago
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Review: Grieve Like A Man

Out Here Hope Remains ― A few months ago I picked up GRIEVE LIKE A MAN by Jonathan Fann. I’ve been blogging through the chapters at my Hope Today blog (dedicated to writings and reflections about grief). I highly recommend it as an excellent resource. I …... (more)
Tags: books, grief
 John Dobbs ― Posted 10 days ago
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Greater Things Yet to Come

Out Here Hope Remains ― Today was our National Day of Prayer Community-Wide service. It took place at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities church building, a beautiful facility. I had no part in planning this program – it was put together by the Community …... (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted 24 days ago
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Simple.

Out Here Hope Remains ― Tonight I (along with wife and friends) went to a “gospel singing” and fish fry at a nearby church. It was simply delightful. We sang for an hour and we ate for an hour. We lifted up the praises of … Continue reading → (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted 28 days ago
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Life Can Be…

Out Here Hope Remains ― Complicated. To be honest, my life is not very complicated. I have a routine (of sorts). I pretty much know how to do the things that need to be done and have the resources to do them. And I’m comfortable. … Continue reading → (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Apr 24th, 2012
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A Tree

Out Here Hope Remains ― But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will … Continue reading... (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Apr 15th, 2012
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Ladies Day

Out Here Hope Remains ― We had a Ladies Day at our church today. That would normally be a good clue for me to stay away from the church building. However, I was asked to run the a/v for the event. I have to hand … Continue reading → (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Apr 14th, 2012
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Darwin’s Garden

Out Here Hope Remains ― Dear flowers I adopted and placed, Your beauty is beyond compare. Your colors bright, stems well spaced, It is impossible not to stare. In the cool of this afternoon, I did not mind to arrange you. Such joy is quite … Continue reading → (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Apr 14th, 2012
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RESURRECTION: Amazing Day!

Out Here Hope Remains ― Empty Tomb. Angels Message. Unbelievable Unbelief. Defeated but not really. Prophet’s truth. Burning hearts. Prince of Peace Enters. Scars. Fish. Opening Minds. Witnesses. Ascension. Joy. Worship. Luke 24. (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Apr 7th, 2012
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Sunset To Sunrise

Out Here Hope Remains ― Below is an article I saved many years ago. I thought I’d share it with you as we approach Resurrection Day! ~John Sunset to Sunrise by W. T. Allison It could well be said of the early followers of Christ, … Continue reading → (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Apr 5th, 2012
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Three Dark Hours

Out Here Hope Remains ― By the time the darkness had descended upon the land Jesus had been hanging on the cross for three hours. Suffering intense agony. Speaking words of forgiveness. Listening to the cry of the thief on the cross. Recognizing his mother. Entrusting &... (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Apr 3rd, 2012
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Power to Make it Through

Out Here Hope Remains ― Have you ever been in the position of not being able to praise God? Life’s troubles, our own mistakes, the effects of sin, discouragement – the work of the Enemy can rob us of the joy and energy we have … Continue reading → (more)
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Mar 30th, 2012
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How Much Faith Do You Have? (Joseph, part 4)

Out Here Hope Remains ― How do you know how much faith you have? Do you know how strong faith is when things are good? Or do you find out how much faith you have when life turns upside down? I believe it takes faith … Continue reading → (more)
Tags: Bible Study
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Mar 28th, 2012
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Facing Our Problems (Joseph, part 3)

Out Here Hope Remains ― Every one of us will face a circumstance in life that looks inescapable. It will test our faith. It will cause us to question. And no matter how unwelcomed it is, it will give us an incredible opportunity to demonstrate … Continue reading &... (more)
Tags: Bible Study
 John Dobbs ― Posted on Mar 27th, 2012