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.
Finding My Voice
I’m not there yet, nor have I become perfect; but I am charging on to gain anything and everything the Anointed One, Jesus, has in store for me—and nothing will stand in my way because He has grabbed me and won’t let me go. Philippians 3:12 Voice One of my husband's...
Standing Tall
We continue to shout praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert...
Finishing Strong
Nothing will stand in my way because He has grabbed me and won’t let me go. Philippians 3:12 Voice Perfection is so over-rated. I learned during this writing challenge that I have within me the abilities to keep going. I was going to use the series to promote my...
Enjoying God’s Presence
My presence will travel with you, and I will give you rest. Exodus 33:16 Voice Caregiving can truly become a long, lonely journey. It's time for caregivers to unite and stop isolating themselves from life giving rest and the presence of the Lord. In the midst of the...
Finding Treasures
I celebrate because of your promise like someone who discovers great treasure. Psalm 119:162 Voice Life can be challenging when you are a caregiver. You can get so busy and be so tired that you forget to celebrate. It may simply be from from sheer exhaustion or so...
Finding Comfort
As a mother soothes her child, so I will comfort you. Isaiah 66:13 Voice Once my husband needed full-time care, I served as his primary caregiver. At one point, I was able to continue with my training business which required me to be out of state. My daughter tells me...
Remaining Unshakable
I will not be alone, because the Father will be with Me. I have told you these things so that you will be whole and at peace. In this world, you will be plagued with times of trouble, but you need not fear; I have triumphed over this corrupt world order (John 16:32-33...
Finding Energy
God is energizing you so that you will desire and do what always pleases Him. Philippians 4:13 VOICE There is no exhaustion quite like it. I thought I was tired when I my kids were babies. This was different. This was a bone deep, depleted feeling that overcame my...
Believing in Healing (Part 2)
Two and half years after God healed my husband's breathing issues and allowed him to go home from the hospital we were back at the office of the pulmonologist who had become his doctor. The muscles had continued to weaken and the diaphragm in particular had stopped...
Believing in Healing
But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in His wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture. Malachi 4:2 TLB We had waited all day for the surgery team to take Bill, my husband, to get a...