Ft. Hood Shootings

Dear Victorious,

How can we find hope in the face of things like the tragic shootings at Fort Hood this week?

Darlene Y. - Clinton, MS

Dear Darlene,

At the risk of sounding flippant, it's really quite simple. We find hope in the midst of any tragic circumstances by looking for it in the right places. Hope isn't found in any circumstances ... good or bad. The only hope that's possible in any circumstances would be false hope. We must look to God Himself as our only source of hope. And when we find our hope in Him, then we are not buffeted or persuaded by the circumstances around us.