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.
Give the Gift of a Criticism Free Day
"Be aware that when you are critical you have lost hope. Instead, encourage as you look forward to breakthroughs for a good future. Speak life-giving hope." The Hope Lady One of the greatest gifts you can give this year is to make a conscious decision to eliminate...
Honoring is the Greatest Gift
Be first to honor by putting them first. Romans 12:10 (Voice) As we start this holiday season give a unique and wonderful gift - your HONOR. How can we honor others? A very simple principle is to simply put their needs first. This is very rare in today's world. As we...
Gratitude Series: Expressing Gratitude
Sing to God with hearts full and spilling over with thankfulness. Colossians 3:16 (Voice) I am thankful for songs of praise that allow me to express my gratitude to the Eternal One who has done so much for me because singing to Him allows the thankfulness to spill...
Gratitude Series #17: I Am Thankful for Restoration
You have restored my honor. My heart is ready to explode, erupt in new songs. It's impossible to keep quiet! Eternal One, my God, my Life-giver, I will THANK you forever. Psalm 20:4 Voice I am thankful for God's work of restoration in my life because it calls me...
Gratitude Series #16: I Am Thankful for Learning How to Count My Blessings
I am thankful that I have learned how to count my blessings because it places me in a place where I can receive hope, faith and love. There's an old hymn of the church called, "Count Your Blessings." It goes like this: When upon life’s billows you are...
Gratitude Series #15: I Am Thankful for Hope Lights
"Let the light of HOPE shine into dark places." The Hope Lady I am thankful for hope lights that can penetrate when it seems so dark you just want to give up. They don't even have to be very big - just steady and confident in the God of Hope. Author, speaker,...
Gratitude Series #14: I Am Thankful for Whispers
"God's grace comes like a WHISPER filling me with HOPE for the future." The Hope Lady I am thankful for the whisper of God's grace and reassurance in difficult times because it gives me the strength to keep going in trying times and fills me with hope. Author,...
Gratitude Series #13: I Am Grateful for Morning Joy
"Allow HOPE to overwhelm your sorrow." The Hope Lady I am grateful for morning joy because it allows the mourning process to enrich my life and fills me with hope. Author, speaker, corporate trainer, ordained minister and Hope Catalyst, Karen Sebastian enjoys...
Gratitude Series #12: I Am Thankful for GPS – Guiding Prayer Support
Your ears will hear sweet words - "Go this way. There is your PATH - this is how you should go" whenever you must decide whether to turn to the right or to the left. Isaiah 30:21 (Voice) I am thankful for God's gentle guidance through Guiding Prayer Support because...
Gratitude Series #11: I Am Thankful for Miracles
God, I celebrate You. I praise You. You've done your share of miracle-wonders, well-thought-out plans, solid and sure. Isaiah 25:1 MSG "I am thankful for the miracles that I can celebrate every day that pull together the puzzle pieces of my life into a...
