As I look back on September, I realize it was a pretty full month of HOPE showing up in various forms. HONORABLE LIVING As our church has been going through Exodus, I’ve been learning some truths in a fresh way. Perhaps one of the biggest has been looking at the Ten Commandments in the context […]
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Hello readers! From Exodus to Hidden Pictures, here are some reflections from life in the world of HOPE Unlimited since our last blog post! HONORABLE LIVING We are currently going through the book of Exodus at church. One of the intriguing things in the early passages is that “God hardened Pharaoh’s heart.” That seems counterintuitive—why
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A thought crossed my mind earlier this month. Be the kind of person that when someone shares, “To the person who (insert kind thing), thank you so much,” you realize they may actually be talking about you. An acquaintance of mine lost his wallet this month, and unfortunately it became evident that the person who
The untimely death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch hit me harder than I expected. I’ve followed NASCAR for years, and although I had other favorite drivers, I was familiar with the Busch family’s racing pursuits, infertility journey, and presence in the sport. I appreciated Kyle’s skill, was entertained by his antics, and enjoyed seeing his
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I’ve been using AI for some time now—partly for personal use and partly for business. Over time, it’s been interesting to watch how strongly people feel about tools like ChatGPT, which is the one I’m most familiar with (and what will be referred to in the rest of this post.) One side of the spectrum
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Are you like me—getting tired of inattentive customer service, discourteous drivers, and a general tone of belligerence in our society? I’m writing this on National Get Over It Day, which really should be every day, and it feels like a fitting time to share something I recently learned. A local restaurant (the name of which
In banking, we do a lot of transactions. Deposits. Transfers. Withdrawals. We make decisions several times a month, even daily, about what we will spend money on, what we are willing to invest in, which bills to pay, and whether we need more clients or even a new job to help us afford it all.
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As the calendar moves through January, many of our thoughts shift toward new starts, new hopes, and new efforts to improve our lives. But I’ve also noticed a growing trend of people pushing back on the typical January activities, opting instead for reminders of concepts like “wintering”—allowing mind, body, and soul to ease into the
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I want to wish all my readers a holiday season filled with hope and peace—enjoying family, friends, bustle, reflection, preparation, remembrance, retreat, good food, music, lights, festive décor, and above all, a deepening relationship with Christ and a lived-out love for the people who cross your path. I also feel it’s important to step back
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As we approach Thanksgiving here in the United States, I want to pause with gratitude for you. I’ve been blessed to have readers for many years—through my blog, social media, and books. Some of you support my work financially through Circle of Hope (contact me for more info!), by buying books, or by hiring me
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