Hope – Page 3 – Brittany Stonestreet

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 :: 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

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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

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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”

Hope :: Protection from Yourself

I bought this ring for myself when my last long-term boyfriend left me for a girl ten years younger. I bought it to remind myself that God always needs to come first in my life. I also bought it to keep guys (hopefully) from asking me out. What I found was that creepers saw itContinue reading “Hope :: Protection from Yourself”

Hope :: Practical Advice

Last week’s guest writer talked about pursuing higher education, that it would be fulfilling and help you attain a better future. While, on principle, I agree, I don’t agree whole-heartedly, and I felt like I needed to add a bunch to that. Now, you may be thinking, “Brittany, you’re pursuing higher education. How can youContinue reading “Hope :: Practical Advice”

Hope :: Ignite Your Second Wind

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Guest Author: Marjorie McMillian Strategies for Thriving During Your Mid-Life Awakening The mid-life crisis is a perplexing phase, laden with questions and the urge for change. Yet, it presents a unique opportunity for self-reinvention and rediscovering joy in life. This article explores how you can transform this challenging time into a fulfilling journey of growthContinue reading “Hope :: Ignite Your Second Wind”

Hope :: Live in the Moment

For the past few weeks, I’ve been existing from one event or assignment to the next. Time seems to be racing forward and I feel like I’m being dragged along. Not the most glorious experience or description, but there you have it. This isn’t the first time in my life this has happened, nor willContinue reading “Hope :: Live in the Moment”