Hope Finds Reality in a Verse
How can we find hope through a yearly Bible verse?
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When Domestic Abuse Hits Home
She sat in my office, this sad mother who was concerned for her daughter. “Surely, this isn’t possible,” she said. “They’ve been married 20 years and the whole family goes to church.” “I’m sorry, but it is possible. Not only possible, but it happens more often than you might think.” The mental images of several
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Hope’s Perspective
During a recent trip to New Mexico and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, we searched for deer. Every time someone in the family saw a deer, we cheered. We called to them, hoping to pet them or maybe feed them some leftover crackers. The deer are a special fixture in the mountains, a cherished part
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Hope Deferred
Petting zoos are not just for children. They can be a peaceful haven for adults like me who grew up on a farm and still nurture a country heart. So I was excited to find a petting zoo at one of the local fall festivals. I was eager for the sensory experience of touching and
Finding Hope through Singing
My deck umbrella waves in the slight spring wind as I sit under its shade. God has granted a beautiful morning and time for reflection. So beautiful outside yet not so lovely within. Still struggling with grief and questions about ‘tomorrow.’ Disgusted with myself that I cannot find even a drop of joy when I
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Hope for the Long Way
It would be so much easier to travel the shorter journey. But what if God calls us to the long way? In Exodus 13, God begins to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Freedom! And God encouraged the people with a cloud each day and a pillar of fire each night. Signals that he was
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Finding Hope When You’re Stuck
So many people I know are stuck — waiting for an answer to prayer. The answer that will help them move forward or make a life-changing decision. Even a little boost to nudge them out of the rut. They have prayed, fasted, cried out to God and yet — nothing. The silence, the no-answer, seems
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Hope in What Works
At the beginning of each year, I send my clients a form to reflect and complete. One of the questions on the form is, “What worked for your writing craft in the previous year?” Because if something works, then don’t change it. If it doesn’t work, either get rid of it or set healthy boundaries
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Hope Finds Reality in a Verse
Many of my friends choose a special word for the year. It helps them focus on annual goals and gives them the motivation they need every day. For some reason, the word of the year has not worked for me. Instead, I hang on to a verse for the year. During the last weeks of
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Hope Thrives with Gratitude
It makes sense to post about gratitude during this Thanksgiving week. Each year’s Thanksgiving week brings a variety of experiences to draw on. More wisdom learned (hopefully). More intuition about possible gratitudes. Several years ago, I learned more about the power of gratitude when I followed the blog of Ann Voskamp. Her book, One Thousand
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