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.
Day 30: Yielding
But the wisdom from above is always pure,filled with peace, considerate and willing to yield to others. It is filled with love. James 3:17 TPT Honoring Yielding in Action My dear friend, Lori L. Dixon is sharing her wonderful story of this character trait in action in...
Day 29: eXellence
Put your heart and soul into every activity you do, as though you are doing it for the Lord himself and not merely for others. For we know that we will receive a reward, an inheritance from the Lord, as we serve the Lord Yahweh, the Anointed One! Colossians 3:23-24...
Day 28: Wisdom
And if anyone longs to be wise, ask God for wisdom and he will give it! He won’t see your lack of wisdom as an opportunity to scold you over your failures but he will overwhelm your failures with his generous grace. James 1:5 The Passion Translation Honoring Wisdom in...
Day 27: Virtue
Integrity will lead you to success and happiness, but treachery will destroy your dreams. Proverbs 11:3 The Passion Translation Honoring Virtue in Action It can be so tempting to take shortcuts to success and happiness. This Proverbs tells us that they do not exist....
Day 26: Understanding
Love empowers us to fulfill the law of the Anointed One as we carry each other’s troubles. Colossians 6:2 Honor Understanding in Action My sister and I began talking about the need for our Dad to move in with one of us. Mom moved to Heaven years before and up until...
Day 25: Truthfulness
Truthfulness is expressing what is right without misrepresenting the facts. You tell the whole truth regardless of the consequences of a mistake. Karen Sebastian shares principles for how to honor this individual.
Day 24: Security
Security is far more than living in the comfort of what you already know. It is being afraid and doing it anyway. Honor those who have done this. In this post, Karen Sebastian encourages you to discover the stories behind bold actions your loved ones have taken even when they were afraid. Here’s how to honor them.
Day 23: Respect
How then does a man gain the essence of wisdom? We cross the threshold of true knowledge when we live in obedient reverence to God. Stubborn know-it-alls will never stop to do this, for they scorn true wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 1:7 The Passion Translation...
Day 22: Quietness
In returning and rest, you will be saved. In quietness and trust you will find strength. Isaiah 30:15 Voice Honoring Quietness in Action A little boy overheard a sound that was foreign to him. He opened a door and saw his Mom crying as she folded clothes. He felt...
Day 21: Punctuality
Punctuality is showing high esteem for others and their time by not keeping them waiting. This character quality includes the sense of how long it will take to complete a task and the resources that will be needed. Karen Sebastian shares how to honor this trait.
