Friendship: A gift from God

“God, please bring my son a friend.” Soon after I prayed this prayer 21 years ago, my 3 year old only son Jake’s pre-school teacher told me about an emerging friendship between my son, and another young boy, Joey, also an only child. A playdate was arranged at McDonalds and over time their friendship led…

Look Up!

Since my last post I’ve been in a season of transition. I’ve slowed my pace, released some of my work, activities and relationships in order to examine my life, replenish, and reconnect with God and my family after several months of extreme schedules and circumstances in my life. I declared “40 days of renewal” for…

Will Work For Food

Will work for food This thought startled me as I walked into the grocery store on Wednesday, January 8 for my daily coffee and time with God.  When the thought came again a few minutes later, I knew it was God.  I’d been praying for God to provide scholarship funds for many spiritually hungry people…

Romans 5:4

“We rejoice in our suffering because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:4

Welcome to Hopelifters Unlimited!

I’m glad you found us and hope you’ll be encouraged by our variety of resources and ideas that will help you reflect God’s creative love in action.  Hopelifting is for anyone willing to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need of comfort and care.  We believe God can transform your resources…

Hope is Spreading

During the last several months while writing my new book, Hopelifter: Creative Ways to Spread Hope When Life Hurts, I experienced many challenging times and could never have made it through in my own strength. I learned to recognize God’s voice and rely on His unlimited power like never before.  Recently, I sensed Him leading…