The Power of Christian Hope

By committing to living as Jesus teaches us to live, we are assured that abundant blessings will flow to us. Christian hope is empowered by this commitment and the knowledge of what Jesus’ intent is, why it works, and how to incorporate this knowledge into our daily lives. Jesus came so that we might have abundant life, materially as well as spiritually. His teachings reveal a desire for us to live according to God’s will, and to do so abundantly, so we may carry forward his mission on Earth. If we serve as examples to others, teaching them how to live according to God’s will and encouraging them to support Jesus’ mission on Earth, we will be rewarded with the greatest of hopes: Christian hope.

J.W. Yates grew up in a small town in Mississippi, had a traditional Christian upbringing, and has worshiped and studied with a number of Christian denominations and spiritual groups. Under the Navy’s regular officer training program, he attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was commissioned upon graduation, traveled extensively on active duty with the Navy, and is a veteran of Vietnam. Following active duty, he returned to Ole Miss, where he earned a master’s degree in urban and regional planning and a doctorate (J.D.) in law. Afterward, he practiced professionally and served in related positions in both business and government. He is member of the American Christian Writers Association, American Mensa, the National Eagle Scout Association, the Mississippi Bar, and the State Bar of Texas. He is semi-retired and lives with his wife, Mary, and two ten-year-old Pomeranian puppies. Contact him by e-mail at jwyates.author@yahoo.com.