Her Name is Jen: Ghost Town Encounter in Canada
“Are we there yet?” My husband Hank jokingly asked the childlike question again, as our friend Karen took a turn driving part of 1,858 miles (2,990 km) from Oklahoma, USA… Read more »
Life Past Murder, Suicide, & Job Loss
July is a difficult time for our family. At times, the stinging twinge of grief hits us again out of nowhere. It takes us back to that phone call in… Read more »
Miracle in My House! The Power of Prayer (and Music)
This will be the LAST weekly blog post. Beginning today, June 4th, 2017, Inspiring Hope Blog (for the time being) will be published MONTHLY, instead of weekly. Becky is working… Read more »
Hitting the Panic Button: Let Me Out of This Pressure Cooker!
Insert ear plugs to muffle the maddening noise of the MRI machine. Close my eyes so I don’t see the smothering, claustrophobic encasement three inches above my nose, and almost… Read more »
Joy in the Waiting? Lyndall Jones, Guest Blogger
Welcome Lyndall Jones, this week’s Guest Blogger! Lyndall has been in music ministry for 25 years and currently serves as Worship Pastor at First Baptist Church in Piedmont, OK. He… Read more »
The Prison of No Purpose; Autographed CD Giveaway!
This weekend marks the 1-Year Anniversary of “Inspiring Hope Blog”!! Just to say “THANK YOU” for reading, I’m GIVING AWAY an AUTOGRAPHED CD, to you or someone you choose. How to… Read more »
Losing Lily: The Crisis of Foster Care
A couple years ago, my second-grade daughter, Jaycie, came home from school with a heavy heart. With tears in her eyes, she lamented: “Mom, I miss my friend, *Lily. She… Read more »
Making Lemonade: Why Does the Wind Blow, Anyway? Guest Blogger Janet Short Bradburn
Welcome Guest Blogger, Janet Short Bradburn! I have enjoyed Janet’s writing for YEARS, and am excited to introduce her to Inspiring Hope readers. Love to hear your comments below :))… Read more »