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 Hope When the Bottom Drops Out
We continue to shout our 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 what God will do next. In alert...
Resting in Hope
Trust in the presence of HOPE. Scan the horizon and sleep safely. Job 11:19 Voice I slept fitfully that night lulled eventually to sleep by the rhythmic sound of the ventilator. I kept waking up every hour on the hour. It seemed like just as soon as I fell asleep the...
Singing Hope Songs
The Eternal your God is standing right here among you, and He is the champion who will rescue you. He will joyfully celebrate over you; He will rest in His love for you; He will joyfully sing because of you like a new husband. Zephaniah 3:17 (VOICE) I spent the first...
Saturating Thoughts with Hope (Part 2)
The Eternal was the support of my life. He set me down in a safe place; He saved me to His delight; He took joy in me. Psalm 18:19 Voice My husband had gone into the hospital to have a feeding tube put in because he was having trouble swallowing as a result of...
Saturating Thoughts with Hope
We are taking prisoners of every thought, every emotion, and subduing them into obedience to the Anointed One. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Voice It had been such a tough week. I had taken my husband, Bill, to the emergency room because, despite the swallowing therapy, he was...
Returning to the Source
I am the vine you are the branches. If you abide in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Without Me, you will accomplish nothing. John 15:5 Voice During the time I was taking care of my mother-in-love I was also working full-time, had small children and wore...
Being Present
Anxious hearts are very heavy but a word of encouragement does wonders! Proverbs 12:25 TLB A Heavy Heart My heart was heavy. When I got up in the middle of the night to use the restroom I happened to glance in the mirror. The bloodshot eyes that stared back at me were...
Sharing the Weight
But You, Eternal One, wrap around me like an impenetrable shield. You give me glory and lift my eyes up to the Heavens. Psalm 3:3 (Voice) I spoke with a friend who is caring for her mother-in-law. One day she needed to vent and it sounded something like this: "I...
Waiting with Hope
Wait for and hope for and expect the Lord to come through; be strong, courageous and resolute; be determined and don’t give up; and let your inner man be alert and solid. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord to be faithful. Psalm 27:14 (HopeGram version) Get...
Listening to God’s Voice
It's hard to feel like you are on the receiving end of the blessings when taking care of others all the time. Part of the weight is the pace and schedule of responsibilities you must keep to get everyone to the doctor, bathe and feed the little ones and the elderly,...
