A Norvell Note
April 13, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 15
Full of Hope
It was great to be in Hope, Arkansas, again this weekend. The visit was for my fifty-fifth high school reunion. We had a wonderful time reminiscing, sharing stories, and enjoying each other’s company.
Driving home, I reflected on how much hope I have. I grew up in Hope, Arkansas, graduated from Hope High School, and am a Hope Hospice chaplain. When we adopted our two cats in the early stages of COVID-19, we named one Hope. I have Hope all around me and deep within me.
More importantly than where I grew up, went to school, and where I work, I have been filled with a strong sense of hope in my life because of my faith in God, His spirit living in me, and the reality of Jesus Christ deep in my soul.
I have hope during the darkest days and nights because I know God is with me and will never leave me.
I continue to have hope that the future is bright when the world appears to be crazy around me because I know God has always sustained me and provided for me.
I have hope because I know that God is transforming me into the image of His Son. Although that process is sometimes confusing and painful, it will be worth it in the end.
I am, always have been, surrounded by people of hope. I serve the God of hope. And He has planted within the living spirit of Hope.
I am full of hope.
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