Christmas carols fill the air; smiles and laughter are everywhere. A stroll through town reveals glistening windows boasting of tasty holiday treats and shiny red ribbon. Twinkling lights dance in unexpected places and bounce off sparkling trees. Whether you appreciate lots of gold and glitter or simple candles, the blessing…
We landed on Friday, Bible Challenge Readers! I hope you’ll find a minute to check in and know that I am praying for you today. Yesterday I received an email from a dear one whose heart is hurting so. Her struggles are common to many of us. Her pain is…
My heart is wrecked for the precious people whose lives have been forever altered in the saddest of manners. The Connecticut school tragedy caused a rampage of emotion for me, as for every parent in the nation. For those directly affected by this horrific tragedy, I can’t begin to comprehend…
So glad to see you back for this last week of the Hope for Hurting Hearts series!  If you’ll click over to the Hope for Hurting Hearts  page, you’ll find all the links for the series. This week the Holy Spirit seemed to be whispering to me, “Write about the…
This week is week 5 in the Hope for Hurting Hearts series; click here for one-stop shopping for all the posts in this series. While the series was originally announced as 5 weeks, next Monday I have an awesome surprise for you! You won’t want to miss it, so stay…
Welcome to week 4 of the Hope for Hurting Hearts series! Remember how we discussed the word “hope” in Scripture typically means our English word-“expectation?” Â Our expectation, or hope, should always come from the Lord. Â How do we know we can trust Him? Â Because of His unfailing love for us!…
Today we are privileged to read more words that give Hope to Hurting Hearts.  I want to introduce you to another awesome friend of mine, Kara Chupp.  Common sorrows carry common bonds and Kara and I have much in common, especially through our God and Savior. Kara is married to…
Welcome to Week 4 of the Hope for Hurting Hearts series. We’ve covered What To Do When You Feel Like There’s No Hope in week 1, and in week 2, we discussed What To Do When You Can’t See Hope. This week we move a little different direction: How to…
On Saturday, my husband, Matt, had the opportunity to sing with his worship group who ministered together in Malawi this past February. Matt’s trip to Malawi was a tremendous highlight for both him and our entire family this year. Saturday brought together two very wonderful ministries, Target: Dayton! Ministries and…
So glad you are here to join us for week 2 in the series, Hope for Hurting Hearts! Â Last week we discussed what to do when you feel like there’s no hope. Â This week, we’re discussing what to do when you see no hope. Job had just lost every person…
Welcome to Week 1 of the Hope for Hurting Hearts series! Hope is a funny word. We think of it as a feeling of optimism, yet the Bible clearly uses our English word to mean so much more than just a feeling. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a…
Beginning Monday, October 8th, for five weeks every Monday, I’m excited to bring you a new series, Hope for Hurting Hearts. For five weeks on Mondays, each blog post is going to be centered on thoughts and ideas of either helping yourself or others through difficult circumstances. Â I have…
