1.  John Jr and Hopsi was trying to figure out the virtue of hope.  They went and asked John Jr's Mom to help them understand it better.  John Jr's Mom sat down and said that she would explain hope to them.
2.  John Jr's mom said hope was a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.  She said it is when we really want something to happen.  She said we cherish our desires with an expectation in order to have hope.
3.  John Jr's Mom urged John Jr and Hopsi to think about the future and to make plans.  She said that envisioning a brighter or better future would allow John Jr and Hopsi to stay optimistic.
4.  John Jr's Mom explained the types of hope. Material Hope, which is the sense of control when given the resources to deal with forces that affect everyday lives;  Socractic Hope, which provides opportunities to question the unjust society; and Audacious Hope, which provides us strength through Christ , so we don't loose heart. The book of Isaiah in the Bible says we need to be Fearless and bold with our Audacious Hope. 
5.  John Jr found in the Bible the verse Romans 15:13 ~ "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."  John Jr and Hopsi decided that they would always stay hopeful.  They decided that they would start praying for a better tomorrow.

HOPE

John Jr and Hopsi sitting with John Jr's Mom, all listening intently as she smiles.

John Jr and Hopsi were curious about the meaning of hope. They decided to ask John Jr's Mom for help. She smiled and sat down with them. She said she would explain hope to them.

Meeting Mom

John Jr's Mom explaining with a gentle smile, while John Jr and Hopsi listen carefully.

John Jr's Mom explained that hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen. She said it is when we really want something to come true. Hope means cherishing our desires with an expectation. John Jr and Hopsi listened carefully.

Understanding Hope

John Jr and Hopsi nodding in agreement while John Jr's Mom talks about the future.

John Jr's Mom urged them to think about the future and make plans. She said envisioning a brighter future helps us stay optimistic. She encouraged John Jr and Hopsi to always look ahead. They nodded in agreement.

Thinking About the Future

John Jr's Mom explaining different types of hope with a thoughtful expression.

John Jr's Mom explained there are different types of hope. Material Hope gives us control with the right resources. Socratic Hope lets us question what is unfair. Audacious Hope gives us strength through Christ, so we don't lose heart.

Types of Hope

John Jr and Hopsi feeling inspired as John Jr's Mom talks about the book of Isaiah.

John Jr's Mom mentioned the book of Isaiah. She said it tells us to be fearless and bold with our Audacious Hope. John Jr and Hopsi felt inspired. They wanted to be brave and hopeful.

Being Fearless

John Jr holding a Bible open to Romans 15:13, with a look of discovery on his face.

John Jr found a special verse in the Bible. It was Romans 15:13. The verse said, 'May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.'

Finding a Bible Verse

John Jr and Hopsi smiling and feeling hopeful, ready for the future.

John Jr and Hopsi decided they would always stay hopeful. They knew hope was important. They promised to keep their hearts full of hope. They felt happy and ready for the future.

Deciding to Stay Hopeful

John Jr and Hopsi holding hands and praying with their eyes closed.

John Jr and Hopsi decided to start praying for a better tomorrow. They held hands and closed their eyes. They prayed for joy, peace, and hope. They knew their prayers would help them stay hopeful.