It’s hard to believe we’ve reached 2023 already. It feels almost like just yesterday we were entering 2017. It’s as if I can blink my eyes and be back 6 years ago, just moved back in with my parents and unsure of anything I’m doing with my life. At times, I still feel like thatContinue reading “Hope :: New Year”
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Hope :: Holiday Traditions
Hello, beautiful readers! Yesterday in the United States was Christmas, and today marks the final day of Hanukkah and the beginning of Kwanzaa. In less than a week, parts of the world will be celebrating the ending of one year and the beginning of another. No matter what you celebrate (whether or not it’s anyContinue reading “Hope :: Holiday Traditions”
Hope :: Recognizing Stress
Wow! It’s been an incredibly busy and stressful season! And I’m not even talking about the holiday season. As many of you have learned through previous posts, I lost my dad this time of year two years ago. Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve been really struggling with what I thought was depression (and thereContinue reading “Hope :: Recognizing Stress”
Hope :: With Thankful Hearts
Photo by Erol Ahmed – edited using Photoshop Hello, beautiful readers! For those of you in the United States, we are in Thanksgiving week. This means that a lot of people will be taking the time to slow down, spend time with loved ones, and express their gratitude for many different things. This is admirable,Continue reading “Hope :: With Thankful Hearts”
Weekend Whispers :: Hebrews 10:24-25
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. NLT It’s very easy for us to make excuses to not gatherContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Hebrews 10:24-25”
Hope :: Surround Yourself
Photo by Hannah Busing, edited with Photoshop by Brittany Stonestreet I will be the first to admit that I have a difficult time leaving my home except for the necessities. I’m outgoing, but I’m an introvert at heart. I have difficulty attending social events, especially when I don’t know most of the people there. However,Continue reading “Hope :: Surround Yourself”
Hope :: Joy Can Be Found
My nephew, Ewan, on September 26, 2022 taken by Alyssa Stonestreet and posted to Facebook; picture downloaded and used with permission. The Joy of Children Kids kind of scare me, which some people find surprising since I taught elementary school for three years. However, one thing I love about kids is how they find joyContinue reading “Hope :: Joy Can Be Found”
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Weekend Whispers :: Matthew 18:21-22
Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!” NLT I don’t know about you, but I feel like this goes against everything today’s culture lives for, especially in the United States. Don’t get meContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Matthew 18:21-22”
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Hope :: Forgiveness is Necessary
pre-edited photo by Christopher Stites What is Forgiveness? Forgiveness is the letting go of anger and resentment. It’s removing the expectations you hold for other people and moving on with your own life. Forgiveness is allowing love to reign in your life rather than hate. When you forgive others, you’re not forgetting the things they’veContinue reading “Hope :: Forgiveness is Necessary”
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Weekend Whispers :: Isaiah 40:28-31
Have you never heard? Have you never understood?The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth.He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding.He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion.But those who trust in the Lord will findContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Isaiah 40:28-31”
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