Ode to Hope

Send us Fan MailThe young waitress and poet had dreams of becoming an actress, which wouldn’t have been a surprise to those who knew her, since everyone considered her to be exceptionally pretty. Somewhere along the way she became disenchanted, however,  and her dreams of tinseltown faded away. One of her poems, entitled “The Street Girl,” was autobiographical in nature, and told of a girl who longed for the days when she could make the right choices, days that she was sure could never be reclaimed. In her mind, there wasn’t much hope for her, so she continued down the wrong path alongside Clyde Barrow, the boyfriend of the former waitress, Bonnie Parker, until that path abruptly ended on May 23, 1934, ending the crime spree of Bonnie and Clyde. In Matthew, an angel of God tells Joseph that “[Mary] will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” (1:21)For many, this time of the year is joyful, happy and exciting. For others, the feelings of hopelessness and despair weigh heavy during the holiday season. If you find yourself in the latter category, please know that there is hope. Jesus came to earth because he loved us. He redeemed us, the unredeemable, and His forgiveness, mercy, and grace are available to all.Support the show