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.
Start an Inspiration List – 28 Ways to Show Love and Honor
How enduring is God’s loyal love; the Eternal has inexhaustible compassion. Here they are, every morning, new! Your faithfulness, God, is as broad as the day. Lamentations 3:22-23 The Voice (VOICE) After my husband’s death, several advised me to make a list of the...
Create a Safe Haven – 28 Ways to Show Love and Honor
You are my hiding place. You will keep me out of trouble and surround me with songs that remind me I am free. [pause in His presence] Psalm 32:7 VOICE When someone you love dies it feels like your warm blanket has been ripped off and you are standing in the middle of...
Share Secret Recipes – 28 Ways to Show Love and Honor
He satisfies the souls of thirsty ones and fills the hungry with all that is good! Psalm 107:9 The Passion Translation We had a lady in our church when we moved to Texas that made the very best banana pudding ever! She would bring it to the church "pot bless" every...
Open the Story Suitcase – 28 Ways to Show Love and Honor
I pulled the dusty suitcase down the attic stairs. It was heavy as I pulled on the make-shift handle and stumbled as I carefully dragged it to the living room. The snap as I opened it startled Mom as she was napping on the hospital bed we had set up for her in their...
Establish Special Places that Evoke Warm Memories
Remember the Eternal One your God. He’s the One who gives you the power to get wealth, so He can keep the covenant promises He made to your ancestors, as He is doing now. Deuteronomy 8:18 Voice Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane "I really want to take the grandkids to see...
Honor the Meaning of Their Name – 28 Ways to Love and Honor
But the one whose heart is open let him listen carefully to what the Spirit is presently saying to all the churches. To everyone who is victorious I will let him feast on the hidden manna and give him a shining white stone. And written upon the white stone is...
Slow Down and Accept the Help – 28 Ways to Show Love and Honor
So let’s walk right up to Him and get what He is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help. Hebrews 4:16 (MSG) We are experiencing an early spring here in North Texas. What that look like at my house is lots of dandelions and other weeds in my yard. They are...
Validate with Confidence-28 Ways to Show Love and Honor
I pray with great faith for you, because I’m fully convinced that the One who began this glorious work in you will faithfully continue the process of maturing you and will put his finishing touches to it until the unveiling of our Lord Jesus Christ! Philippians 1:6...
Keep Communication Channels Open-28 Ways to Show Love and Honor
Words have power in matters of life and death, and those who love them will savor their fruit. Proverbs 18:21 Voice One of the last conversations with my late husband, Bill, was filled with tension as he gasped for breath. I was upset and angry that he really didn't...
Say ‘I love you’ – Just in Case – 28 Ways to Show Love and Honor
This is a Five Minute Friday post based on one word – JUST (I added two more words to it). Set your timer for five minutes and create a meaningful blog post in that time. What a great concept! Try it!!! Here goes: Live with no regrets When our daughter was in high...
