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A psychology professor makes the case for hope.

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want ...

Hope is a practice. Sometimes it’s bold and forward-facing, drawing us toward what’s possible. Other times it’s quiet and grounding, steadying us when life feels overwhelming. Across situations and ...

“Hope” is one of my favorite words. I want (hope) something to happen or be true. I trust (hope) someone is doing well. Many people speak of hope in those ways. We use the word correctly, but ...

I know I sometimes feel cynicism or despair when I think about the new year, and it seems many of my friends do, too. With so much uncertainty and seemingly intractable world problems needing ...

Shall I tell you what gives me hope? Besides the Our Father, of course, which has long been the perfect prayer, indeed, the indispensable prayer of hope for every Christian. How could it be otherwise ...