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.
Resilience – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
This picture of Bill and Betty Pritchett was taken in Nicaragua. Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall...
Persistence – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
This picture shows Bill and Betty Pritchett as they studied Spanish before leaving to go to Latin America. Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett And don’t allow yourselves to be weary or disheartened in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the...
Optimism – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett For you are my only hope, Lord! I’ve hung on to you, trusting in you all my life. Psalm 71:5 TPT This is how Dad smiled every day and in every circumstance. He was not stingy with his hope, certainty and good cheer. As...
Memory Champion – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett Let the word of Christ live in you richly, flooding you with all wisdom. Apply the Scriptures as you teach and instruct one another with the Psalms, and with festive praises, and with prophetic songs given to you...
Mentor – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4 ESV Dad believed in discipleship which I will call mentoring in this post. When my parents became missionaries, the...
Laughter – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett We laughed and laughed and overflowed with gladness. We were left shouting for joy and singing your praise. Psalm 126:2 TPT I chose this picture with Dad because we are both laughing. This is how I remember family...
Kindness – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett Banish bitterness, rage and anger, shouting and slander, and any and all malicious thoughts—these are poison. Instead, be kind and compassionate. Graciously forgive one another just as God has forgiven you through the...
Joy – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV When Mom moved to Heaven, many predicted that Dad would decline quickly because they were inseparable. They were married over 67 years and...
Intentionality – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett So Hebron has belonged to Caleb ever since, because he followed the Lord, the God of Israel, wholeheartedly. Joshua 14:14 NIV Dad's life reminds me of the lives of Moses, Joshua and Caleb. Moses lived to be 120 years...
Health Focus – 31 Ways to Live 101 Wonderful Years
Longevity Secrets from the Life of Bill Pritchett My beloved friend, I pray that everything is going well for you and that your body is as healthy as your soul is prosperous. 3 John 2 (Voice) At age 19, Dad started attending the Lubbock Foursquare Church when he began...
