<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/94e55b27ed1648d1a3782bb0eefa2fff&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/94e55b27ed1648d1a3782bb0eefa2fff-7fc6db3d0d726fd4.jpg</thumbnail_url><duration>655.96</duration><title>Building Character Through Hope and Endurance 🌟</title><description>In this message, I explore the hope character cycle as outlined by Paul in Romans chapter 5, emphasizing how our hope allows us to boast in our sufferings, which in turn produces endurance, character, and ultimately returns us to hope. I highlight the importance of nurturing our battery of hope through prayer, reflection, and community engagement. I encourage you to reflect on how you can embody high character in your daily interactions, just as Martin Luther King Jr. exemplified through his commitment to truth and kindness. My hope is that you apply these principles in your life this week, allowing you to grow in character and experience the hope of Christ. Let&apos;s strive to be people of high character together.</description></oembed>