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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTIONHope for a Homeless Man Hope for a Homeless Man
Who needs hope? Who needs hope?
What is Hope? Hope DefinedWhat is Hope? Hope Defined
First, What Hope Is Not --
The opposite of Hope is Hopeless. The dictionary says that hopeless refers to something impossible of being accomplished, solved, or resolved.
First, What Hope Is Not --
The opposite of Hope is Hopeless. The dictionary says that hopeless refers to something impossible of being accomplished, solved, or resolved.
What Hope Is?What Hope Is?
Hope is celebrating today the realities of a future dream.
Hope is celebrating today the realities of a future dream.
Hope is “the feeling Hope is “the feeling that what is desired is that what is desired is also possible, or that also possible, or that events may turn out events may turn out for the best.” for the best.”
Hope is “the feeling Hope is “the feeling that what is desired is that what is desired is also possible, or that also possible, or that events may turn out events may turn out for the best.” for the best.”
Random House Dictionary
Hope is awakening to the dawn of a new day with a smile and the determination and joy to live that day to the full.
Hope is awakening to the dawn of a new day with a smile and the determination and joy to live that day to the full.
The Biology of HopeThe Biology of Hope
Hope for Mice and Men Hope for Mice and Men
Story of Mixed X-Rays Story of Mixed X-Rays
The Biology of HopeThe Biology of Hope
The Story of Norman Cousins
The Story of Norman Cousins
Anatomy of Anatomy of an Illnessan IllnessAnatomy of Anatomy of an Illnessan Illness
Quotes from Norman CousinsQuotes from Norman CousinsQuotes from Norman CousinsQuotes from Norman Cousins
Head First—The Head First—The Biology of HopeBiology of HopeHead First—The Head First—The Biology of HopeBiology of Hope
Current Research inPsycho-neuro-immunology
Current Research inPsycho-neuro-immunology
•Depressed Men prone
to fatal Heart Attacks
•Depressed Men prone
to fatal Heart Attacks
Effects of Laughter on Immune System Effects of Laughter on Immune System
• Reduces blood pressure• Reduces stress hormones• Increases muscle flexion• Increases immune function
• Reduces blood pressure• Reduces stress hormones• Increases muscle flexion• Increases immune function
•↑Endorphins• It’s FREE No known negative side effects.
•↑Endorphins• It’s FREE No known negative side effects.
Drs. Lee Berk & Stanley Tan, Loma Linda UniversityDrs. Lee Berk & Stanley Tan, Loma Linda UniversityDrs. Lee Berk & Stanley Tan, Loma Linda UniversityDrs. Lee Berk & Stanley Tan, Loma Linda University
Mayo Clinic ReportsMayo Clinic Reports
--Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Aug. 2002--Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Aug. 2002
Optimists live longer and have higher quality of life
Optimists live longer and have higher quality of life
Jack and Maggi lived up in northern WisconsinJack and Maggi lived up in northern Wisconsin
Any Hope for a Marriage where there Is No Love, but Lots of Bitterness?Any Hope for a Marriage where there Is No Love, but Lots of Bitterness?
Any Hope for a Baby Born without Arms?Any Hope for a Baby Born without Arms?
The Source of HopeThe Source of Hope
• The Need of a Hope • The Need of a Philosophy
of Hope and Meaning• Nihilism • Secular Existentialism • Post-Modernism
• The Need of a Hope • The Need of a Philosophy
of Hope and Meaning• Nihilism • Secular Existentialism • Post-Modernism
Case Study of a Person whoApplied the HopeHope Factor
Case Study of a Person whoApplied the HopeHope Factor
Viktor FranklViktor Frankl
Earthly Hope vsTranscendent HopeEarthly Hope vsTranscendent Hope
Lot hoped for riches and comfort by moving to Sodom. Abraham hoped his family would inherit the eternal city of God.
Lot hoped for riches and comfort by moving to Sodom. Abraham hoped his family would inherit the eternal city of God.
Bible Promises that give us HopeBible Promises
that give us Hope
• “For I know the plans that I have for you . . plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
• We “have been born again into a life FULL OF HOPE.”
1 Peter 1:3-4
• “For I know the plans that I have for you . . plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
• We “have been born again into a life FULL OF HOPE.”
1 Peter 1:3-4
Our hope is a RESURRECTION hope
Our hope is a RESURRECTION hope
It was a fear-frought Friday–dark, dark Friday. They nailed Him to the cross on Friday and put a crown of thorns on His head–on Friday.
It was a fear-frought Friday–dark, dark Friday. They nailed Him to the cross on Friday and put a crown of thorns on His head–on Friday.
We all have our dark Fridays, days when nothing seems to go right. But for Jesus and for us, Resurrection morning of hope and joy is coming. – Adapted from Mark Finley
We all have our dark Fridays, days when nothing seems to go right. But for Jesus and for us, Resurrection morning of hope and joy is coming. – Adapted from Mark Finley
The dark night of despair gives way to the sunshine of a new day.
The dark night of despair gives way to the sunshine of a new day.
Early Sunday morning the rocks are rent.
Early Sunday morning the rocks are rent.
Integration and SummaryIntegration and Summary
The various WIN! Factors dovetail together and have
a synergistic effect.
The various WIN! Factors dovetail together and have
a synergistic effect.
RELATIONSHIPS“Where Lives Meet”
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BODYBiological Support
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“Inner Strength”
FORGIVE-NESS
HOPE
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LOVE
TRUST
COMMAND
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JOY OFSERVICE
Wellness Integrating Needs
WHERE DO WE FIND HOPE IN A HOPELESS WORLD?WHERE DO WE FIND HOPE IN A HOPELESS WORLD?
The OUTLOOK is HOPELESS
The UPLOOK is FULL OF HOPE
The OUTLOOK is HOPELESS
The UPLOOK is FULL OF HOPE
Anna finds HOPEAnna finds HOPEAnna finds HOPEAnna finds HOPE•On her 23rd On her 23rd birthday, Anna birthday, Anna decided to take her decided to take her own life. . . own life. . . • As she wrote As she wrote suicide notes, the suicide notes, the telephone rang.telephone rang.
•On her 23rd On her 23rd birthday, Anna birthday, Anna decided to take her decided to take her own life. . . own life. . . • As she wrote As she wrote suicide notes, the suicide notes, the telephone rang.telephone rang.
Solid Ground, 330Solid Ground, 330
The Need for HOPE is written on every Nerve and FiberThe Need for HOPE is written on every Nerve and Fiber
The science of Psychoneuroimmunology presents striking evidence that – DESPAIR and you will die!
The science of Psychoneuroimmunology presents striking evidence that – DESPAIR and you will die!
HOPE and you will live! You will live longer. You will live more abundantly.
HOPE and you will live! You will live longer. You will live more abundantly.
Life with Christ is an endless hope, but without Christ it is a hopeless end.
Life with Christ is an endless hope, but without Christ it is a hopeless end.
Arlene’s Hope Arlene’s Hope Arlene’s Hope Arlene’s Hope
“We have such a blessed hope.”
“We have such a blessed hope.”
A Prayer of HopeA Prayer of Hope
Lord, thank You that You have given us the gift of HOPE which takes away a lot of the stresses and worries in our daily lives.
Lord, thank You that You have given us the gift of HOPE which takes away a lot of the stresses and worries in our daily lives.
Thank you for never leaving or forsaking us for You have “a way when there seems to be no way”. Your Store House of Miracles is full, ready for us.
Thank you for never leaving or forsaking us for You have “a way when there seems to be no way”. Your Store House of Miracles is full, ready for us.
Thank You that through Jesus’ death we have the Blessed hope of some day seeing our loved ones again who have gone to their graves.
Thank You that through Jesus’ death we have the Blessed hope of some day seeing our loved ones again who have gone to their graves.
Thank You that You give our family the hope of a better and never-ending life together in heaven. And thank You for Hope in a World of Hopelessness. Amen.
Thank You that You give our family the hope of a better and never-ending life together in heaven. And thank You for Hope in a World of Hopelessness. Amen.