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.
Why me?
I grabbed a pillow off the couch and ran out to the back yard. I felt I had no where else to go to escape. I screamed into the pillow - "I hate this. Why me?" We had just moved in with my mother-in-law after my father-in-law died. She seemed seriously depressed and...
31 Days of Hope for Caregivers
This topic is very near and dear to my heart because I have served in many different roles as a caregiver. I know the weariness and exhaustion. I know the futility and the sense that this season will never end. You need hope! The next 31 days you can read a blog a day...
The Power of Hope in Mourning Released Today
You can find comfort and peace in the midst of an ocean of sorrow. Please share with those who need to receive this support and love in their darkest times. Author, speaker, corporate trainer, ordained minister and Hope Catalyst, Karen Sebastian enjoys sharing her...
Smiling Again
The deepest pains may linger through the NIGHT but JOY greets the soul with the smile of morning. Psalm 30:5 Voice Right after a loved one dies, the pain of loss can seem so great that you feel like you will never again feel joy or be able to smile - much less laugh....
Living a Good Life
This is a good life - my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my body is at rest. Psalm 16:9 (Voice) We are all looking for a good life. For many, this is the pursuit of financial gain and prestige. Others are captives to the pain in their lives that caused...
Choosing Hope
One of the biggest challenges during a season of grief comes when the weather matches your despair. Yet hope remains constant and reigns on the darkest days. The first time we called 911 for my late husband, Bill, I experienced this first-hand. After they put him in...
Trusting the Great Recycler
We are confident that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan. Romans 8:28 (VOICE) How do you live a life with no regrets? What does that look like and...
Receiving Guidance
Your ears will hear sweet words behind you: “Go this way. There is your path; this is how you should go” whenever you must decide whether to turn to the right or the left. Isaiah 30:21 I find this verse to be a great comfort. What I noticed as I was reading the...
Praying Boldly
"Before they call out, I'll answer. Before they've finished speaking, I'll have heard." Isaiah 65:23 (MSG) I love the truth that we serve a God who is intimately connected with us. One of my greatest hope sources comes from knowing that my Heavenly Father really does...
Enjoying Hope Memories
Memories can be powerful. For many the most salient memories are those that are traumatic. For example, the morning I got the call of my husband's death while I was on a business trip seems to stand out in vivid detail. It is one I have relived many times since I got...
