Comments on: Sharing the gift of authentic hope https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/ Encouraging Women with God's Word and Christian Fiction Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:29:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 By: Kim https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-686 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:54:19 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-686 In reply to Leslie.

There are many things in life for which there are no answers on this side of heaven. It takes time to get to the point of acceptance, and being willing to let God use us to comfort those walking the same hard roads. But this place of acceptance brings great blessing, and God gives grace!

]]> By: Leslie https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-685 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:48:11 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-685 I was trying to encourage a friend the other day who was asking “why?” about some things in her life. I told her while I didn’t know why, God did, and she may or may not find that answer on this side of heaven. However, she may be able to help someone because of her trials. Thank you for sharing!

]]> By: Kim https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-304 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 19:16:31 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-304 In reply to Marilyn Donnell.

Yes, our hope is authentic because it’s in Jesus Christ, the Only One Who gives true hope. The world would bid us place our hope in people, things, circumstances. But that only leaves us empty.

]]> By: Marilyn Donnell https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-303 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:47:12 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-303 Your blog entries are always interesting and thought provoking. This time the ideal of ‘authentic hope’ grabs my mind. We all need hope, we all have some issue we are grappling with. The authenticity of our hope and comfort in Christ is a daily miracle.

]]> By: Kim https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-302 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:21:50 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-302 In reply to Ena J Evers.

You’re very welcome. I’m so sorry for your pain; I’ll be praying for you.

]]> By: Ena J Evers https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-301 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:18:48 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-301 Dear Kim,
thank you for sharing your heart. You are such a great encouragement. I am facing a deep heartache at the moment but your words were such a blessing from the Lord, thank you.

]]> By: Kim https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-299 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:19:43 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-299 In reply to Kathy.

Thank you for your kind words, Kathy. You have encouraged me today! 🙂

]]> By: Kim https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-298 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:18:29 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-298 In reply to Janet Lucas.

Janet, I’m so sorry to hear this! I’ll be praying for your family and your church, that God will give strength and comfort.

]]> By: Janet Lucas https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-297 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:42:49 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-297 Thank you Kim. We have lost someone from our church who was a dear lady and have family with hurting hearts. Also this morning we got a text from a family member that one of Paul’s cousins had past away Friday. Although most of the family involved are saved, there are still those who need to hear the Gospel and even when you are saved your heart still hurts. Thanks for the encouraging words!

]]> By: Kathy https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/sharing-the-gift-of-authentic-hope/#comment-296 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:14:03 +0000 http://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/?p=1509#comment-296 Very inspiring as usual. God hS given you a specisl gift. I know it had not been without personal cost but you have used it to His glory.

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