How to have hope in spite of the odds
“Hope has nothing to do with what you think is going to happen, and everything to do with where you point your life, sometimes in spite of the odds, rather than because of them.”
— David LaMotte, 2025
Quaker musician and author
David LaMotte: Quaker Musician and Hope-Monger
Today’s Invitation
Point your life toward hope, in spite of the odds.
This Week’s Query
When have you followed a leading, not knowing what the outcome would be?
When have you been surprised by a positive outcome of something you did, even years later?
This week’s messages are guest edited by Zack Jackson, a podcaster, pastor, and professor. He lifts up stories of spiritual courage as the producer and host of Thee Quaker Podcast, where all of this week’s messages are from. Along with his wife Nichole, he is the cofounder of Open Table United Church of Christ in Pottstown, PA.
