by Emily Dilorenzo | Aug 18, 2026 | Updates
Hello Hoper, Is there something in your life that doesn’t honor (or bring glory to) God? To honor means to hold in high respect or reverence. It could be a relationship you know should end, a habit that needs to go, language, an attitude, a poor work ethic……. you...
by Emily Dilorenzo | Aug 11, 2026 | Updates
Hello Hoper, In the book of John, chapter 1, two Of John’s disciples saw Jesus passing by and began to follow Him. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” (John 1:38) That question made me stop and think. Jesus could have asked them...
by Emily Dilorenzo | Aug 4, 2026 | Updates
Hello Hoper, In his book, The Practice of Healing, author Chris Bharnes states the following, “Happiness lives in three places; letting go of what was, enjoying what is, and trusting what will be.” He is quite correct in this thought; I’d like to present the...
by Emily Dilorenzo | Jul 29, 2026 | Updates
Hello Hoper, I made an unfortunate first impression on the folks at our local garden center. As I made my way to the cashier with both hands full of flowers, I felt something brushing my arm. I told myself it was nothing, but I could feel the panic rising as I...
by Emily Dilorenzo | Jul 22, 2026 | Updates
Hello Hoper, I recently learned the difference between worry and rumination. Worry focuses on future uncertainty. Rumination occurs when we obsess on negative thoughts directed at past and sometimes present events. I always thought rumination was simply thinking...
by Emily Dilorenzo | Jul 15, 2026 | Updates
Hello Hoper, This past Sunday our (fantastic) worship team led us in the song, “Bless God.” My morning devotion was on God’s blessings. I think the Lord had something for me to learn, and If you know anything about me by now, it’s that I am always curious. I know...
