Today, I’m honoured to introduce you to my friend Dr. Michelle Bengtson. She is a hope concierge! Whether as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, host of the award-winning podcast Your Hope Filled Perspective, or the author of several award-winning books including Hope Prevails and Breaking Anxiety’s Grip, her passion is to share hope and encouragement with others…. [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: hope
The Cross’s Power in Our Lives
The cares we bear and the pace at which we run can cause us to forget the cross’s power in our lives. This sad reality struck me as I packed a family member’s boxes for moving. My three-year-old granddaughter wanted to help, so I invited her to seal boxes with me. I taped the containers… [ read more ]
How Does a Yearly Focus Word Help Us Grow?
A yearly focus word is a great tool to help us grow in our faith journey. One year, my word was “joy.” It reminded me to reframe the way I viewed difficulties. I learned to see them not as hindrances but as opportunities to experience God’s presence and promises in new ways. Another year,… [ read more ]
Carried in God’s Hand
Living in a marina gives me the opportunity to experience many new things. One of those is watching a sling lift boats of all shapes and sizes from the river. This happens every day as boats needing repairs show up at the boatyard. I stand in awe every time I watch the sling do its job…. [ read more ]
Finding Hope in “Immanuel—God is With Us”
Can you believe we’re already in December? It feels like this year’s raced past at breakneck speed. Christmas is only a blink away! Our family keeps Christmas pretty simple, and I’m grateful. Doing so gives me the mental space to focus on Jesus as the real reason for celebrating this season. One of… [ read more ]
5 Scripture Promises that Bring Hope
Need hope? Here are five Scriptures that have brought me hope recently.
Dealing with Detours, Delays, and Disappointments
Sometimes we look at our life and wonder what in the world went wrong. Here’s a helpful article by Cindi McMenamin that helps keep things in perspective. Photo courtesy: FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Encouragement for When You Face a Closed Door
Have you ever faced a closed door? Perhaps you apply for a new position at work. You have all the right credentials and long for a new challenge, but the boss bypasses you and chooses someone else. The door to the new opportunity closes. Maybe you feel led to write a book. You attend writers… [ read more ]
God Loves YOU!
The countdown is on. Within a few days, our British Airways jet will be wingin’ its way over the North Pole and landing in London enroute to Budapest. From there, we’ll travel by van into Romania. Only God knows what’s in store this summer as we once again have the privilege of loving and learning… [ read more ]
Three Promises
God’s Word is filled with amazing promises He’s made to those who follow Him. Psalm 57 contains three of them: * God will fulfill His purpose for us (v. 2). Whatever His specific purpose for our lives is, He takes responsibility for ensuring that it happens. We only need to say yes to whatever He… [ read more ]
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