David Powlison wrote a very helpful article on the theme of hope in the face of death. I have provided it below in its entirety. Is a life-threatening illness, a major life change, or just plain old age forcing you to face your own mortality? Is your eventual death looming like a dark cloud over […]
In the journey towards hope, the PERMA model of well-being, proposed by Dr. Martin Seligman, offers valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of human flourishing. We will look at each element of the PERMA model—Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment—and explors how they are intrinsically intertwined with the cultivation of hope. Positive Emotion Positive […]
In the realm of human understanding, the concept of hope has been illuminated by the work of pioneering researchers who have spent careers contributing to the discussion on this important topic. This meditation embarks on a journey through the findings of five famous studies on hope, unveiling the practical implications that arise from their discoveries. […]
Hope plays a pivotal role in many of the greatest theologians in church history. This meditation embarks on a journey through the words of five famous theologians, each contributing a unique hue to the vibrant mosaic of hope. 1. Augustine of Hippo: The City of God. Augustine, the luminous mind of the early church, once […]
In its purest essence, hope is the stubborn refusal to give up on the future. It’s the unwavering belief that, no matter the odds or circumstances, a brighter tomorrow is possible. This meditation delves into the profound concept of hope through the lens of biblical references, revealing how it has sustained humanity through trials and […]
In shadows deep, where hope seemed far, Humanity wandered, marked by every scar, A world entwined in sin’s relentless night, Yearning for dawn’s first gentle light. Yet in the midst of our deepest despair, A whisper of hope filled the heavy air, A promise spoken through ages long, Of a Savior who’d right every earthly […]
This post explores the profound intersection between Christian theology and the psychology of hope. It investigates the psychological underpinnings of hope, its role in human well-being, and its significance within a Christian theological framework. By integrating psychological research with Christian theological insights, we can understand hope as both a psychological and spiritual phenomenon. The Psychological […]
In Christian theology, the study of hope has favored concepts over practice, theory over praxis.[1] Practical theology exists to build bridges between doctrine and action. Practical theologies of hope move in many directions. When hope is the remedy, despair is the diagnosis. Many start with problem and move to solution. Emil Brunner argued that “hope […]
The reformation’s gospel recovery and theological exploration had significant implications on hope theology. Martin Luther spoke pervasively to hope’s opposite. He was candid about his own experiences of hopelessness. On many occasions, he found himself in “the abyss of despair” wishing he had “not been born.”[1] His experience impacted his theology. For him, suffering was […]
A biblical theological approach to hope traces the theme through the redemptive historical storyline of Scripture. David Allan Hubbard argues that hope is woven through the fabric of the Old Testament, mere focus on the language of hope misses the breadth of the motif.[1] Hubbard states, “even their nomadic life – life on the move […]
