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.
Extravagant Love Expressions
Valentine’s Day celebrates romance and human relationships – especially between couples. It is a wonderful day for those who remember and can celebrate it with flowers, chocolates, a card, dinner, etc. with the one they love. It usually involves spending money to show...
HopeTip – Take a Hope Break
Hope can provide a break in the midst of stress. It's unfortunate that we are surrounded by negativity and hopelessness. It takes great intentionality to shift our focus to hope and possibilities. Hope is Powerful. Hope Challenge: What do you do to inspire hope when...
HopeTip – Hope Changes Everything
If you are in a difficult situation, pick up a HOPE lens toward the people involved. Make it about them rather than yourself. Gain insight into their challenges and pain. Seeing others through the eyes of hope can change everything. Your whole attitude toward them...
HopeTip – Gratitude Generates Hope
When difficulties come our way, we can begin to doubt that God is good. Our gratitude - no matter what comes our way - generates the possibilities of responding with strong hope. There's clarity of mind and purpose to allow us to believe for a good outcome even before...
HopeTip – Relax in Dark Seasons
When entering a dark season, relax and trust that the light you see is the end of the tunnel and not a train. Keep the hope alive by trusting that the outcome of this experience will be amazing. Your compassion for others will increase and multiply. Your...
Changing Your Focus
As you start this year, take a few minutes to look at what went well last year. Create a mind-map or list of victories and celebrations. Do you find that hard to do? Most people do. For some reason we can become so results-driven that it's easier to list what did not...
Overflowing Hope – Hope Wins – Day 1
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him - so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 This is one of my life verses. It became that in one of the darkest seasons in my life when it felt like...
