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 »
Perfectly Inedible: The Ants Tell All (Sweet Attracts: Grumpy Repels)
My niece and I were picking strawberries today from my parents’ garden while they’re out of town. It was misting rain, so we hurriedly picked all the red ones, as well… Read more »
The Fog of Grief: Hope When the Sun is Hidden (Farewell to My Friend)
My eyes are swollen from crying as I write this week’s blog. A dear, life-long friend was killed 48 hours ago in a motorcycle accident in Tulsa. Juanita York was… Read more »