For this passion project I have decided to study the meaning of hope. Now some may consider this odd because of the fact that although hope is a word, it is also my name. At some point every person has thought about what their name means. However my name is quite a bit more complex then just simply a definition you can find in a baby names book. There are many different ways that people view hope. A particular contrast between two interpretations is the secular view of hope meaning simply to wish for something, saying " I hope I recieve that gift." and the Christian view of hope and putting your "hope in the Lord." But what does putting hope in the Lord even mean? Can't you put your hope into earthly things as well? These are just a few of the things I plan on learning more about as I progress through this project. I am specifically going to be looking at the Biblical meaning of hope and what the Bible says about where our hope should be placed.
I'm really looking forward to learning more about the meaning of hope and receiving a full grasp on what the word is truly expressing. I'm also really excited to find out more about why my parents chose the name hope and what meaning it holds for them. As you can imagine I have heard the word hope many times in my life time, but I'm really hoping (no pun intended :p ) to gain a different view on it as I research and learn more about it throughout this project.
Wow Hope, you seem to have put a lot of thought into your passion. I especially love your story about asking your mom why they chose your name. I am pretty sure my parents chose my name only because they liked it. I am excited to hear more about your project, keep up the good work!
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