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Disappointment and hope

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Once, when I failed to get a promised promotion, I was crushed by disappointment.  I felt as if something precious had been snatched out of my hands. While struggling with my negative feelings I eventually saw that I had not … Continue reading →

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Want disappointment? Put your trust in man and his authorities

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Psalm 40:4 says,  “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.” After the events of this week and the discouraging rulings by the Supreme … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Today marks Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an historical event supported by extra-Biblical writings. We know many of the Jewish citizens in the city flocked to see their savior enter this most pivotal city. News of Christ’s raising of Lazarus … Continue reading →

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The Cure for Hopelessness

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

“It’s so frustrating! I feel so helpless!” A co-worker and I were commiserating the other day about a discouraging turn of events at work. A supervisor, who had made exciting promises of improvements and opportunities in order to recruit my … Continue reading →

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