1 peter 1:3 ... just as the father has lavished his mercy on us through a miraculous re-birth and second chance at life. Only this time we have chosen real Life; the One who is the author of life itself. And our hope does not disappoint us for our hope is not dead but ALIVE and active, the conqueror is death itself. Our hope is sharper than a double edged sward; our hope is LOVE perfect and everlasting. It knows no fear, therefore we who hope in it also have no fear, either of death or the grave. The One in whom we hope has conquered the grave. And what we hope for, we do not hold on to, for it is kept by our Father in heaven for us, therefore we can confidently give of ourselves to others . As we keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, God keeps us steadfast and sure by his mighty power. And this faith will not disappoint us. More precious in God’s eyes than gold: gold will eventually perish but as long as we stand firm in our faith in Christ, we will not. ...