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.
Agree
I am God's incredible work of art. Ephesians 2:10 NLT "Let every experience of your life teach you something that you can leave as a legacy. Once you agree with who God says you are, you will respond differently," I declared boldly to the women at a conference a few...
Intentional
I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. Jeremiah 29:11 MSG Today's writing is part of the Five Minute Friday link up. Join us by writing for five minutes every Friday. Here...
Comfort and Joy
Matthew 2:10 “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.” I enjoy decorating for Christmas and getting my family involved. I just had the best weekend ever with two days of carefully decorating the trees with non-breakable ornaments because of...
If ONLY – Five Minute Friday Post
If ONLY Fear not, only believe. Mark 5:36 ASV What happened as you looked at this idyllic photo of a secluded cabin in the mountains? Did your heart say - now that is what I wish my life were like right now? You are not alone. This is the my fifth Christmas without my...
Near – Five Minute Friday Post
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 ESV This is a Five Minute Friday post. Set your timer for five minutes and create a meaningful blog post in that time. What a great concept! Try it!!! The events that create grief can...
Familiar – Five Minute Friday Post
In other words, adopt the mind-set of Jesus the Anointed. Live with His attitude in your hearts. Philippians 2:4 We all got together Wednesday night for our family gathering. It was familiar to make it easy on others by laying down the expectation that we HAD to get...
Excuses – Five Minute Friday
Excuses But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord. Jeremiah 1:10 I just finished a...
Silence-Five Minute Friday Post
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 ESV As a teenager I wanted my life to be totally involved in MUSIC! I practiced the piano by the hour. As a self-taught pianist I developed some very bad...
Z-Zoom In On Positive Outcomes
No eyes have ever seen or heard anything like this, never so much as imagined anything quite like it - what God has arranged for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 MSG I wanted to conclude the ABCs of Self Nurture for Caregivers series by focusing on all the...
Y-Say YES to What You Love
So let God work His will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and He’ll be there in no time. James 4:7 MSG I stood up with tears stinging on the corners of the my eyes. I had just been laid off. My first husband, Bill, was...
