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.
Gaining by Losing
If you let go of your life, reckless in your love, you'll have it forever, real and eternal. John 12:25 Message I feel conviction every time I read this familiar verse because I realize that I am truly hanging on to many parts of my life or at least of the life I...
Treasuring Thoughts and Plans
Your thoughts and plans are treasures to me, O God. I cherish each and every one of them. Psalm 139:17 Voice I treasure God's plans for my life. They are awesome even when I don't understand the way I am getting there. Be encouraged today as you remember His...
Reframing a Day
Bill Sebastian Day is in honor of my hubby who has moved to Heaven. Please join us today! Honor his legacy by eating a taco (with lots of hot sauce) and paying for someone's meal (or coffee and donuts). Listen carefully and give of yourself. Bill moved to Heaven...
Listen With Your Eyes
Listen With Your Eyes Pay attention. Listen well! Isaiah 17:28 Voice A few years ago when my kids were little I had a very hectic schedule. Between pastoring a church alongside my husband, I worked a full-time job.The rush to get homework done, dinner on the table and...
Slow Down and Accept the Help
So let’s walk right up to Him and get what He is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help. Hebrews 4:16 (MSG) We are experiencing an early spring here in North Texas. What that look like at my house is lots of dandelions and other weeds in my yard. They are...
Loving Extravagantly
Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. I Corinthians 13:13 (The Message) This coming weekend there will be a flurry of activity around buying roses, jewelry, chocolates and mushy cards. If you received gifts, I trust you’re happy with them. If...
Honor the Meaning of Their Name
Honor the Meaning of Their Name Let the person who is able to hear, listen to and follow what the Spirit proclaims to all the churches. To the one who conquers through faithfulness even unto death, I will feed you with hidden manna and give you a white stone. Upon...
Establish Special Places
Establish Special Places that Evoke Warm Memories Remember the Eternal One your God. He’s the One who gives you the power to get wealth, so He can keep the covenant promises He made to your ancestors, as He is doing now. Deuteronomy 8:18 Voice "I really want to take...
Open the Story Suitcase
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children. Proverbs 13:22 Voice I pulled the dusty suitcase down the attic stairs. It was heavy as I pulled on the make-shift handle and stumbled as I carefully dragged it to the living room. The snap as I opened it...
Start New Traditions
He keeps His covenant promises forever and remembers the word He spoke to a thousand generations— Psalm 105:8 VOICE When our family moved into a new house we had a big fireplace with a large hearth. I started a new tradition of taking a picture every time we had a...
