The upside-down Kingdom of Jesus is one that leaves many of us scratching our heads in confusion. Jesus has a lot to say about how to live in the Kingdom of God and what a life of apprenticing to Him produces within the inner man and woman despite life’s circumstances. The Sermon on the Mount ...
The Definition of Happiness
The nature of happiness, and how to obtain it, has been a debated topic for centuries. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy brings some clarity to opposing sides of this issue. From one perspective emphasis is placed on our psychological state. Here pleasure is an essential ingredient to our ...
What Increases Positivity?
An optimistic attitude and our well-being (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) are intimately connected. Many studies today have found that a positive attitude improves outcomes and life satisfaction and strengthens the immune system. People who practice positive thinking are perhaps more ...
Why Positive Thinking Matters
Welcome to 2023! Whether it feels hard to believe or a long time coming, a hard transition or a welcome one, a new year hopefully means change, growth, and hope. This year at SureHope, our blogs will have a new theme! You might know that last year our focus was on core wounds. This year, we are ...