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What Bono Wants You to Know About Hope

No one sings feelings like Bono.

Did you know his favorite book of the Bible is the Psalms?

The last song played at many U2 concerts is “40,” based on Psalm 40.

Bono performs "40"
U2/Christian Peterson/Getty Images

The song was created in ten minutes after an all-night recording session for their third album, “War.”

“40” offers a clue to one of the biggest mysteries about God.

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What Bono Wants You to Know About Hope

Defeat Despair Like Alice Johnson Defeats Injustice

Defeat is not an Alice Johnson word except when speaking about injustice.

Alice Johnson left millions speechless after her speech last week.

She emerged from a 22-year prison term with . . .

  • no bitterness
  • no hate
  • no blame
Defeat injustice Alice Johnson
Alice Johnson filled with joy after Trump commuted her prison sentence/BBC

Unwrap 3 treasures to wipe out injustice in the USA.

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Rage in the U.S. is marching on. What do we do?

Our country is seething with rage about race, immigration and police.

Black Lives Matter rage
Black Lives Matter protest/Clay Banks/Unsplash

Where is the rainbow to lead us out of the valley?

Rage relieved by rainbow
Rainbow at Lake Athens,TX/Photo by Suzanne Guthrie

Maybe the rainbow is a leader who will . . .

  • be strong yet gentle
  • be wise yet sensitive
  • be powerful yet humble
  • be inspiring yet realistic

Where is this leader?

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How to Hope in the Middle of any Crisis

Did you ever think hope could vanish as fast as sporting events did in the Coronavirus crisis?

That’s why TV channels played the Lord of the Rings over and over.

Frodo Baggins and his companions live day and night in loss, pain and darkness.

The wear and tear of goblin gnashing and countless deaths lead to Frodo’s merciful escape from the Grey Havens to a sort of heaven.

God filled hope

Tolkien enthusiasts adopted the catch-phrase “Frodo Lives!” to express hope in dark times.

For anyone in despair, three reminders can light up a dismal season.

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