The only proper foundation for optimism is the redemptive

The only proper foundation for optimism is the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Any other foundation is sand, not rock. It will not bear the weight of our eternity.

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Randy Alcorn, in his book "Seeing the Unseen," emphasizes that genuine optimism must be rooted in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. He argues that any alternative foundation lacks stability and is unreliable, likening it to sand rather than rock. This metaphor illustrates that without a solid basis in faith, our hopes and lives cannot withstand the challenges of eternity.

By anchoring our optimism in Jesus, we can find true strength...

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