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.
Lifelong Hope – Hope Wins – Day 6
For You are my hope, Eternal One; You, Lord, have been the source of my confidence since I was young. Psalm 71:5 Voice Hope Wins when I find the source of my hope and confidence in God as I remember all the miracles throughout my entire life and share the testimonies...
Expectant Hope – Hope Wins – Day 5
Still I HOPE expectantly for You, O Eternal One, knowing You will answer me in some way, O Lord, my True God. Psalm 38:15 Voice HOPE WINS because you can patiently wait no matter how hard the situation becomes, knowing the Lord not only hears but also has an answer....
Steadfast Hope – Hope-Wins – Day 4
Listen, the eye of the Eternal is upon those who live in awe of Him, those who HOPE in His steadfast love. Psalm 33:18 Voice Hope wins because as long as you stand in awe of who God is and what He is doing in your life, you remain steadfast no matter what happens....
D-Dance with Abandon
You turned my mourning into joyful dancing. Psalm 30:11 NLT My son, Sean, had promised to teach me how to dance but had been so busy with the wedding preparations that I was left alone with my anxiety of how the Mother/Son dance would go at his wedding. I was feeling...
Resting Hope – Hope Wins – Day 3
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will rest in hope. Psalm 16:9 NKJV Hope Wins because it lets me rest as I sleep each night and ultimately, creates the confidence that I am secure even in death because I believe in the resurrection....
Renewing Hope – Hope Wins – Day 2
Those who hope (wait) in the Lord will renew their strength. Isaiah 40:31 NIV Waiting confidently in the Lord provides extra energy, perspective and strength for the long haul. The other day I was frustrated at my circumstances and did something that I normally do...
HOPE Wins – 31 Days of Hope Promises
True hope is in short supply theses days. In fact, we have watered down the word so much that it is usually used with a sense of despair rather than the way that the Word of God declares. For that reason, I have set out to share 31 Days of Hope Promises that will...
Remembering to Smile
"You never know how much a simple SMILE will do." Mother Teresa Most of us don't even feel like we are in the same league as Mother Teresa when it comes to serving others. Yet, here is something that you can give away that costs you nothing. A simple SMILE can...
Heeding Mom’s Advice
It's a wonderful time to remember words of wisdom that we've heard throughout the years from our mothers. Here are a few of the ones sent to me via friends on Facebook: "If you don't know....ask. It's better to appear to be ignorant by asking then to remain stupid by...
Finding Flowers in the Weeds
Finding Flowers in the Weeds and Joy in Dark Places "You did it: You turned my deepest pains into joyful dancing;You stripped off my dark clothing and covered me with joyful light." Psalm 30:11 VOICE Psalm 30 has been one of my favorite chapters in my journey of...
