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Where do you find hope in hard times? When sickness strikes, when the economy falters, when

political vitriol rages, where do you turn? When the daily stress of life is compounded by

loss, depression, or doubt, to whom do you look? Two millennia ago, Jesus told dozens of short stories that still provide the hope we need today.

From the parable of the prodigal son to the parable of the persistent widow,

Jesus' timeless words of wisdom provide us, strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,

as hymnist Thomas Chisholm wrote in, Great is Thy Faithfulness. In my newest book, Bright Hope for Tomorrow, as hymnist Thomas Chisholm wrote in, Great is Thy Faithfulness.

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When a contestant named Bert Thacker won Jeopardy, host Alex Trebek asked him,

any family members back home cheering you on? Thacker replied,

Here's a true story. I grew up. I learned English because of you. He explained,

My grandfather who raised me, I'm going to get tears right now. I used to sit on his lap and watch you

every day. Then he added, it's a pretty special moment for me.

Thank you very much. The video has been viewed 5.8 million times as of this writing.

When Trebek died Sunday morning at the age of 80, celebrities across the political spectrum

responded with words of grief and gratitude.

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