by gwhope_admin | Jan 7, 2016 | Connecting to God
Sometimes, it is easy to habitually repeat negative phrases such as, “I can’t do this,” or “I’ll never be able to ….” And the “What If” phrases we use often originate from a place of fear. “What if this happens?” “What if I can’t …?” But as Christian women, we are not...
by gwhope_admin | Jun 18, 2015 | Living it Out
Miriam Allen has written a poignant book titled “Miriam’s Tears.” In this personal experience story, Miriam shares how she felt when she found out about her husband’s infidelities. “I can’t begin to describe the pain – my worst nightmare. I felt abandoned and ‘less...
by gwhope_admin | Jun 12, 2014 | Living it Out
As a new mom, I struggled with sleepless nights, wide-awake days, plus having an active toddler to keep up with. In addition, I tried to wear that plastic smile. I was exhausted. Three to four months into my baby’s life, I realized I was not enjoying my time on...
by gwhope_admin | Apr 10, 2014 | From the Heart
As a fifth grader in a country school, I learned about cursive writing. Each week, we were assigned another letter of the alphabet and instructed to follow the lines. The teacher made it clear that we were to fill in the carefully-bordered area in our Palmer Method...
by gwhope_admin | Sep 26, 2013 | Living it Out
She was so young, vibrant and blonde – with an infectious smile. But she had no idea what type of darkness lived in my mind. She bounced toward me after church and said, “Isn’t it a beautiful day? Aren’t you doing wonderfully today?” I decided to forego the usual,...
