The Substance of Hope

The hope of catching a fish keeps the fisherman casting, but it isn’t what he eats for his supper.

The substance of hope- the outcome of it- is the tangible result that fills his belly. 

This summer, my kids have done a lot of fishing. They have probably hoped more than they’ve caught, but the hope is enough to keep them at the pond most evenings. After many lost lures, multiple pairs of wet boots, and one trip to the emergency room to remove a hook in the head, they still ask, “Can w...