Pastor Rick's Daily Hope on Oneplace.com

Radical Hope—Part One

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Dec 10, 2025
Discover the essence of true hope and what it means to live rooted in God's love. Pastor Rick shares a powerful submarine rescue story to illustrate the human longing for genuine hope. He contrasts fleeting comforts with lasting hope found in Christ. The discussion dives into the beautiful truths from 1 Peter, highlighting God's intentional choice and unwavering mercy towards believers. Prayer and God's provision are emphasized, encouraging listeners to seek and receive His blessings.
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ANECDOTE

Submarine Tap: The Question Of Hope

  • Pastor Rick Warren opens with a wartime submarine story where a trapped sailor taps, "Is there hope?"
  • The anecdote frames hope as the essential question people ask in crisis and loss.
INSIGHT

Hope Is More Than Positive Thinking

  • Pastor Rick distinguishes hope from wishful thinking, optimism, and rituals that only soothe.
  • He argues genuine hope must be stronger than positive thinking because it can change circumstances.
ADVICE

Rely On Relationship With Christ

  • Trust Jesus Christ for eternal, lasting, and certain hope rather than temporary fixes.
  • Rely on a relationship with Christ to provide hope that changes your circumstances.
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