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Hope :: Time Moves On

Many wooden clocks with white faces, all set at different times

You know, it’s been more than a year and a half since I moved to Boston, more than three years since my dad died and since I left my steady ministry job in California. My nephew is about to turn four! It’s been almost eight years since I resigned from my teaching position and almostContinue reading “Hope :: Time Moves On”

Hope :: Living for Others

two child figures in silhouette, taller one holding an umbrella, under a cloudy sky

It’s human nature to live for ourselves and to serve our own needs. I won’t lie. I like being comfortable. I like putting money in savings and knowing it’ll be there “in case.” I like change and tend to run away when any part of my life is uncomfortable, so liking change comes in handy.Continue reading “Hope :: Living for Others”

Hope :: Confrontation and Reconciliation

I don’t know about you, but confrontation is probably the thing I like to do least in the world, and that includes physical activities like running. And that’s saying something, because I absolutely despise running. And playing sports. I’m just… not coordinated… or active… Anyway, if anyone makes a comment to or about me, IContinue reading “Hope :: Confrontation and Reconciliation”

Hope :: Season of Sacrifice

For those who follow the Christian calendar, two Wednesdays ago was Ash Wednesday and it kicked off the season of Lent. This means it’s a season of giving up something for the forty days leading up to Easter. Growing up, it was only my Catholic friends who participated in Lent, so I never thought anythingContinue reading “Hope :: Season of Sacrifice”

Hope :: Be Yourself

Happy Monday, dear readers! I know there wasn’t a post last week, but I wanted to bring us back to Mondays being our posting day. What better way to start off our week than with a bit of hope? I’ve written this post several times. Each time it hasn’t quite come across right because I’veContinue reading “Hope :: Be Yourself”

Hope :: Stop and Look

Every time I ride the T (the train/bus/subway line in Boston), I have my book and I read. I am typically self-contained and don’t pay attention to anything going on around me (except to make sure no one is touching me or coming near me to harm me). There’s a reason I don’t have headphonesContinue reading “Hope :: Stop and Look”

Hope :: Set Boundaries

I’m writing this week’s blog as someone who’s still working at setting boundaries, but I can tell you from experience that setting boundaries is definitely worth it. Back in 2016 (I think), I had a friend suggest Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Drs. HenryContinue reading “Hope :: Set Boundaries”

Hope :: 2024 Opening

Dusty unfinished attic space with sunlight streaming through a single window

Hello, dear readers! So sorry for the delay in getting started for the new year. It was a mix of new beginnings, old habits, and just plain old busy-ness. But I’m here, I’m back, and it’s time to kick off 2024 with some hope! I’m not someone who does New Year’s resolutions. I never haveContinue reading “Hope :: 2024 Opening”

Hope :: Grief Meets Faith

statue of human figure crouched with arms wrapped around legs, dark background

I was planning for last week’s post to be a recap of the year and for it to be the last post of the year since I’ll be traveling both this week and next. However, with it being finals week, no post got written. And here I am, with a completely different post. No recapContinue reading “Hope :: Grief Meets Faith”

Hope :: Ask for Help

Hand reaching out of choppy water under cloudy sky

Anyone who knows me on a personal level knows that I’m the last person who’s willing to ask for help. It’s one of the things I dislike about my personality, but it’s something I’m working on. I’m sure there are plenty of us out here who are like that. And we do it for variousContinue reading “Hope :: Ask for Help”