“Trusting in the Darkness” Angie Bottema

Hope in Sorrow

Often we think that a Story of Hope will have a Happy Ending.  Doesn’t it make sense that with God walking with us through our journey of life, we can have Hope within our hearts, even in the midst of huge loss and pain?  This episode of Stories of Hope brings to life the reality of a dear friend who suffered the unimaginable…..the loss of his daughter and son-in-law.  In the middle of his worst nightmare, God was not absent but very present to help give Art the strength and will,  to take one step at a time.  God was there in the middle of heartache, questions and loss.  Hope was to be found in some of the most simplest of ways, even though the Happy Ending that was dreamed about when his daughter was a child, was never going to be realized.   Hope is a gift from our Lord.  It can reside in our hearts even in the most disappointing of circumstances.  As you listen to Art’s story of loss, disappointment and sorrow, let the words of his story plant a seed of Hope in your heart, even though it may feel as though you are surrounded by darkness with no ray of light to shine on you.  God will walk with you to give you a reason to get up every morning, and to fulfill the very reason He created you.  He is the reason for Hope.

The End of the Line

Sometimes in life we have run out of options... Our legs no longer have the strength to hold us up... We need answers and directions, but there doesn't seem to be any. This is where Shawn Jones found himself. His life always had opportunities and options, and then the unthinkable happened... He was unemployed. Listen to his story of surviving the emotional turmoil of going many months without employment and how, in the end, he discovered that there was more line at the end of the line.

"The Journey After Betrayal" Kristi Peterson

Most people have had to deal with the aftermath of betrayal.  When trust and confidence have been violated, psychological and emotional conflict can begin to dominate our thoughts and lives.  When betrayal happens on the heels of a life threatening event, it is easy to think “There is no Hope.”  This was the place that Kristi Peterson found herself in.  Yet her story brings Hope to anyone who has felt the pain of betrayal.  Yes, betrayal is painful, and yes, there is Hope and life after betrayal, if we will choose the road less traveled to arrive there.  Her story encourages us to Never lose Hope

"Against All Odds" Mark & Linda Petty

Have you ever had the thought that says “That will Never Happen” or “What are the Chances.”  Mark Petty’s story of a One in 8 Billion chance, shows us that No matter the Odds, Jesus is the Great Equalizer.  God will always do things that are above our ability to comprehend…..Are we still willing to live in that place of Expectation and Hope?  If what you are facing, seems to be an insurmountable obstacle, then let your heart embrace the Hope that Jesus can bring, even though your mind might be saying “How could this be?”

“Trusting in the Darkness” Angie Bottema

We all love good news….But what about when we get dreaded news, especially from our Doctor.  How do we not lose all Hope when the sun no longer seems to be shining?  Hear how Angie walked into her “Amazing Future” and let “Hope Spring Eternal” into her Heart and Soul.