Get new posts from Carol’s Hope blog sent directly to your email inbox!

Orchid

I pray that Carol’s Hope will help you:

Discover hope through “God-moments” in your day.
Encourage your heart, soul and mind.
Give you practical ideas and resources to help in your walk of faith.

WE NEEDED A BREAK AND GOT A BLESSING

Don and I found both a break and blessing on a recent trip to Oahu, and were able to focus on each other in new ways. Do you, like us, need to find small ways to do this in our daily life?

Read Post

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

How do you know when you need to confess and ask forgiveness for something? For me, it’s sometimes just that still, small voice that won’t let me forget something – a word I’ve said harshly, an omission of something I should have corrected. The great thing is that forgiveness is so readily available.

Read Post

ADJUSTMENTS

Do you live in fear or faith? I’ve thought about my niece moving, leaving behind her support system. I’m reminded of the adjustments God has led me through.

Read Post
photograph of a burning fire

Why Pray?

Have you wondered whether prayer is helpful? The island of Maui is in dire need of prayer and practical help after fires that have decimated much of its beauty.

Read Post

MUSIC’S TONIC

Studies show music can lift our spirits, enhance our relationships, reduce anxiety. It can also lead to violence. What does music do to/for you?

Read Post

2400 MILE ROAD TRIP

When did you last take a road trip? Ours was full of surprises and challenges. It took us 2400 miles to visit dear friends and family.

Read Post

Sitting in the Wet Zone

Did you stay dry, or have a wet Fourth of July as we did? We wanted to see a small town parade, and loved it, water and all!

Read Post
Resolutions? or Commitments

BUT GOD II …

Have you had those “But God” moments when nothing makes sense, people you love are hurting, and you just turn to God for help?

Read Post

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…”

Hebrews 10:23-24