I don’t know if there any rules to blogging, so I am making them up as I go! 

This space will be used for spiritual encouragement, changing perspectives, and sharing positivity that will help us navigate through real-life issues without losing HOPE. 

HOPE is not a warm fuzzy feeling that all is well or everything is going to be alright.

HOPE is not a far-fetched belief that the bad things in my life will one day suddenly turn to good.

HOPE is not walking around with blinders on, ignoring life circumstances, and wishing they will change.

In real-life HOPE looks like this:

HOPE is the child that goes to school every day with the expectation that bullying will stop.

HOPE is the high school student...

Dear God, it's not about me; it is all about You.  Help me to handle the assignments that You have given me fearlessly and with grace, love and wisdom.  In Jesus name I pray amen.

Dear God, In Jesus name, help me to choose my words carefully and wait for Your guidance before I respond to any in haste.  In Jesus' name I pray, amen.

Daniel 6:11-16