Shining the Light
of Hope
into Dark Places
Hope is Powerful
Welcome to the Blog!
Do you need an infusion of HOPE? The blog is where I share personal anecdotes and testimonials of the faithfulness of God in the midst of struggles such as – serious health issues, infertility, a prodigal daughter, caring for her disabled spouse, and becoming a widow – that could cause despair. I share from my heart how God gives me transforming hope to, not just survive these difficult situations, but to overcome and enjoy an abundant life even before the circumstances change.
31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years – Landing Page
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Timothy 4:7 Dad, Bill Pritchett, moved to Heaven a few months short of 102 years of age. On his 101st birthday, he was strong,...
Accepting Your Role With Honor
This is the first episode in the series, ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers. So no matter what your task is, work hard. Always do your best as the Lord’s servant, not as man’s, because you know your reward is the Lord’s inheritance. You serve the Lord, the Anointed One....
Believing the Truth About Yourself
The Hope is Powerful podcast episode is an interview with Stacy McCray telling her story as a working Mom and how her faith brought her through touch seasons.
Meet the Hope Lady
Karen Sebastian-Wirth is affectionately known as The Hope Lady. In this episode, John Chao interviews her and she shares her heart about her journey and the experiences that brought the depth of hope into her life.
ANOTHER Perspective- FMF
Let us all advance together to reach this victory-prize, following one path with one passion. Philippians 4:16 The Passion Translation This blog is part of the Five Minute Friday community. Please join us as we write for 5 minutes on a word provided. Don’t overthink...
Patience – The Non-Sexy Fruit of the Spirit – FMF
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5: 22-23 This blog is part of the Five Minute Friday community. This is the March 10 day challenge....
TODAY
Don’t put it off, and don’t rest until you get it done. Rescue yourself from future pain and be free from it once and for all. You’ll be so relieved that you did! Proverbs 6:4-5 The Passion Translation This blog is part of the Five Minute Friday community. This...
Work Ethic – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
The photo on the left is Dad in a wagon, the second shows him with his brother, Robert and in the last one he is the one on the left. Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord, keeping your passion toward him boiling hot!...
Winner – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race...
Zealous – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
This is a picture of our family when we first moved to Costa Rica. It brings back many wonderful memories of our years living there. Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett Now become even more zealous about the things that strengthen the entire church. 1...
Worshipper – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Mom and Dad loved to sing together. Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett I will jump for joy and shout in triumph as I sing your song and make music for the Most High God. Psalm 9:2 TPT Dad loved to sing. He started out singing lead in a quartet with his...