for sufferers… 

The Substance of Hope (Hebrews 11-12)

There is nothing better in this life
                  than suffering with eyes fully fixed on Jesus—
                  the author and finisher of our faith—
                  Who suffered harder,
                                    and who in glory was then raised.
 That you might repent of all self-righteous claims to rights,
                  and be cleansed of self-pity’s pride;
And in your heart smile with joy inexpressible
                  through the tears and lonely nights…
Because God has enlightened your eyes,
                  to see Him as the only true hope,
And He strengthens your faith to trust Him,
                  Until that Great Day…
When you finally see hope’s substance.
Quina Aragon

Quina Aragon

Quina Aragon is an author, speaker, and spoken word artist based in Orlando, Florida. She has written three children’s books—Love Made, Love Gave, and Love Can—and a book for adults, Love Has a Story. Her first fiction book, a novel-in-verse titled If Hurricanes Were Flowers, is set to release in 2027 with InterVarsity Press. Born in Manila and raised in Orlando, Quina is of Filipina, Puerto Rican, and Jamaican descent. As a first-generation child of immigrants, her writing explores identity, migration, and how our personal and cultural stories echo Scripture’s grand narrative. She has helped create projects through her writing, editing, creative vision, teaching, and/or performing for clients like Christianity Today, Vū Virtual Production Studios, YouVersion Bible App, Propel Women, Chasing Justice, Truth's Table, The Gospel Coalition, Ballet 5:8, InterVarsity Press, Bethany House Publishers, Moody Publishers, The Good Book Company, Harvest House, Risen Motherhood, Cru, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Training Leaders International, and many more.

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