Tuesday Tip: Remember to take ..

Posted December 20, 2022 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Remember to take care of yourself!

Tuesday Tip     This holiday Tuesday Tip is another one that is important to remember every single day (and it’s probably one we often forget. I know I sure do!): Remember to take care of yourself! I know that taking care of yourself, especially in the middle of the holiday festivities, may seem impossible. […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: The Perfec..

Posted December 18, 2022 by Leslie in Devotions, Words of Hope / 2 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: The Perfect Gift

Hope-Filled Sunday!       Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     The Perfect Gift. That’s what so many people are searching for as Christmas quickly approaches. And we should be seeking that perfect gift, but perhaps not in the way that some people imagine.   I love this time of year. […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted December 16, 2022 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Pacing is Key!

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   For some time, I’ve been sharing Life with Chronic Pain and Illness posts on my Instagram page (www.instagram.com/hopeamidthepain). These are tips that people, particularly those living with chronic pain and illness, may find helpful. I decided to start sharing them here on my blog, as well.  Today’s reminder […]

Tuesday Tip: Ask for help, and..

Posted December 13, 2022 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Ask for help, and take breaks as needed

Tuesday Tip     For some time, I’ve been sharing Tuesday Tip posts on my Instagram page (www.instagram.com/hopeamidthepain). These are tips that people, particularly those living with chronic pain and illness, may find helpful. I decided to start sharing them here on my blog, as well.  Today’s tip is important at holiday times, but it’s something […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Mary, Did ..

Posted December 11, 2022 by Leslie in Devotions, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Mary, Did You Know?

Hope-Filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     Mary, did you know?   Have you ever stopped to think about Mary? To consider what was going through her mind when she was told God’s plan for her? How she felt when she was in labor, needing a place to […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Something ..

Posted December 4, 2022 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Something To Look Forward To

Hope-Filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     I don’t know about you, but I sure find it helpful (especially over the past few years) to have something to look forward to. And now that we’re in December, that something to look forward to is one of the most […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Under Pres..

Posted November 20, 2022 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Under Pressure

Hope-Filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.   Life is hectic. Most people go through their days with overpacked schedules with little time to relax, let alone breathe. We are under pressure to perform. Between the things we “need to do,” it can be hard to find a moment to […]

“The Hidden Prince”..

Posted November 18, 2022 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 18 Comments
“The Hidden Prince” by Tessa Afshar … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!   You can enter to win a print copy of The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) You can enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of this post. (Contest ends November 25, 2022.) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: It’s..

Posted November 13, 2022 by Leslie in Devotions, Words of Hope / 2 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: It’s Not Fair!

Hope-Filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     “It’s not fair!”    How many times have you heard that phrase? From your child, a friend, a coworker? Perhaps even yourself? Odds are, if you’re like most people, it’s something you’ve heard, and said, many times during your life. It’s a […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Don’..

Posted November 6, 2022 by Leslie in Devotions, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Don’t Try to Do It All

Hope-Filled Sunday!       Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.           Have you ever noticed that some people seem to encounter problems because they feel they must do everything on their own or it won’t get done right? Those people are often considered perfectionists. Can you see yourself […]