Hope Estheim is a character in the Lightning Saga, appearing as a playable character in Final Fantasy XIII and a supporting non-player character in Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. He is the son of Nora and Bartholomew Estheim.

Hope Estheim is a playable character in Final Fantasy XIII, who also appears in a major supporting role in Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. He is the son of Nora Estheim and Bartholomew Estheim.

On Christmas Eve, 2024, the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica was opened to officially begin the Jubilee Year—Pilgrims of Hope, declared by Pope Francis’ papal bull, “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” which continues through January 6, 2026, the Epiphany of the Lord. The pilgrim­age model of this Jubilee Year is intrinsic to Jesuit life. St ...

Oct 11, 2023 · Hope is an expectation with certainty that God will do what he has said. I hope you can see the difference. One is a wish or desire, the other is a certainty or guarantee. Let me use a verse from Scripture to illustrate the point. “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1).

Hope is a timeless theme in literature, explored through allegories that offer deeper meanings. Throughout history, authors have used allegorical tales to convey messages about hope, resilience, and the human spirit.

Jan 14, 2025 · Hope is a cornerstone of Christian faith, woven through Scripture as both a promise and a way of life. In the biblical languages of Hebrew and Greek, the words for hope — qavah, yachal, and...

Jan 3, 2025 · Hope carries heartache. Longing for something better can feel vulnerable, especially when past disappointments and cynicism weigh heavy on our hearts. It can feel safer to let go of hope than to risk the ache of unfulfilled desire. But as Dan Allender shares, hope isn’t passive or naïve.

Feb 12, 2022 · Hope can be engendered by belief in an omnipotent God, but it is in fact secular, a common, deeply felt human emotion. Hope derives from deep need, sadness, unfulfillment, or physical or...

Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's own life, or the world at large. [1] . As a verb, Merriam-Webster defines hope as "to expect with confidence" or "to cherish a …

Nov 27, 2023 · Hope is a form of thinking that involves future-oriented optimism and a persistent belief in your goals. Here are 8 ways to identify different types of hope.