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.
Comfort – ABCs of Gratitude – Journal Prompt-3
Blessed are those who mourn - they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 I am grateful for the wonderful comfort that I have felt in the time since my husband moved to Heaven. It was a shock that I thought I would not be able to survive. Yet, with God's comfort, I am...
Beauty – ABCs of Gratitude – Journal Prompt 2
God has made everything beautiful in its time. Ecclesiastes 3:11 Voice Beauty surrounds you every day yet you ignore it. Sometimes it is simply a matter of stopping to explore all of your senses in order to appreciate what you have. God for a walk and discover the...
Hope Wins Every Single Time
What are the hope lessons learned in the #Write31Days challenge of October, 2016? This has been a great adventure. It was my second time to write in this challenge. In some ways, it was easier because I knew what was ahead for the month. I almost didn't take the...
Awe – ABCs of Gratitude – Journal Prompt-1
This place is absolutely AWEsome! It can be none other than the house of God and the gateway to Heaven! Genesis 28:17 Voice Nothing inspires me more than seeing hope rays. There is a story connected to my obsession with looking up on cloudy days to see the rays of...
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Give thanks to God no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. (This is God’s will for all of you in Jesus the Anointed.) 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Voice Just in time for Thanksgiving, here are words to inspire you to express your gratitude as you write in your HOPE...
Zealous Hope – Hope Wins – Day 31
Hope postponed grieves the heart; but when a dream comes true, life is full and sweet. Proverbs 13:12 Voice Hope wins because you trust your dreams will come true and life will be full and sweet no matter what it looks like right now. What is the dream for your life?...
Yielding Hope – Hope Wins – Day 30
Day 30 - Yielding Hope - Hebrews 3:6 But Jesus the Anointed was faithful as a Son of that house. (We become that house, if we’re able to hold on to the confident hope we have in God until the end.) Hebrews 3:6 Voice Hope wins because we can release the details of our...
Pure Hope – Hope Wins – Day 29
All those who focus their hopes on Him and His coming seek to purify themselves just as He is pure. 1 John 3:3 Voice Hope Wins when we focus on Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. I grew up in Central America where pineapples are plentiful. I have strong...
Genuine Hope – Hope Wins – Day 28
So get yourselves ready, prepare your minds to act, control yourselves, and look forward in hope. 1 Peter 1:13 Voice Hope wins when we anticipate the victory of a positive result even as we are prepared for what lies ahead. There were times during my husband's illness...
Reassuring Hope – Hope Wins – Day 27
Faith is being sure of what you HOPE for, and certain of what you do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Hope Wins when hope puts on the glove of faith and reaches for what is unseen in the natural but vividly real in the spiritual realm. The home-health nurse asked me to walk her...
