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Those of us that have children know how much we hurt, even physically, when on of our children suffer. Even the childhood mishaps and scrapes woult tear my heart apart. I wanted to take all the suffering off of them and bear it.

My guest in this podcast, Tracy Ripley lived through the drama of a child with congenital heart disease. Through it all she relied on her faith in the love of our Lord. Tracy knew she was not alone. This helped her deal with the issues and grow spiritually.

I invite you to listen to her story and her deep faith in a God who is always true to His promises. Listen to the hope she holds dear in her heart.

Tracy is an author, life coach, and advocate for children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). She wrote a wonderful book called, "Prayer Warrior Mom". You can learn more about Tracy and her ministry by going to: https://subscribepage.io/PrayerfulWarriorOpt-In

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I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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If there is anything we share it is that all of us have experienced suffering at some level. I often marvel at the resiliance and grace others express as I know the suffering they are enduring.

A question that is often asked is why God allow suffering. Isn't He all powerful and all loving? How then can He allow suffering to happen to His greatest creation.

In this episode I try to present some thoughts about this question. I don't have all the answers. In fact, I continue also to have questions. But this I know. I serve a loving God who gave His Son Jesus to suffer so that one day I and others can see an end to all suffering as we stand in His presence.

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I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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In the book of James in the New Testament, he states in chapter 1, verse 27, that caring for orphans and widows is one indication of pure relition. My guest in this podcast is living that life as he and his staff provide invaluable services for children and their families. Shawn Hull is the director of the Cherokee Home for Children in Cherokee, Texas. He and the staff have dedicated their life to providing care for children to overcome amazing challenges to their hope.

I encourage you to listen to this wonderful story of the home. Listen to the love and compassion of Jesus coming through his words. Listen to his passion for helping children and their families overcome their challenges to their life.

You can learn more about the Cherokee Home for Children and listen to wonderful stories from some of their children by visiting their web site at: https://www.chc4kids.org/.

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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The word special is a wonderful word. It communicates something set aside for a focused purpose. It elevates someone so we are made aware of their qualities. Such should be our view of children with special needs. We can focus on what they contribute to our life.

We often, and rightfully so, marvel when someone adopts a child with special needs. My guest on this episode went far beyond that as she and her husband adopted three children with very special needs. They have given these children hope for life when they likely might not have had any.

I invite you to listen to the joy in her voice as she describes her children. Listen to the love and comfort she experiences as she realized how they fulfil what James describes as true religion in James 1:27,

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”

I invite you to listen to Valarie’s story. I invite you to look to see what you’ve been graced with and how you can use it to bring hope to your life and to the life of others.

Valarie also speaks to two special agencies. The links are below:

Lipscomb Academy Solly School

https://www.lipscombacademy.org/academics/solly-school

Reece's Rainbow

https://reecesrainbow.org/

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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It is a joy to interact with those that have a passion for their field. It is even better when that field is helping others. Then, on top of all that, it is about helping those that are among the most vulnerable and needful in our society.

My guest in this episode is such a remarkable person. I am having a wonderful conversation with Sharon Dunlevy. Sharon is an education advocate for foster children. In our discussion she explains why this often-overlooked need is so important. And you’ll hear that it is all about making sure these children have help overcoming the challenges to their hope. Sharon also provides some practical insights into how all of us can help foster children and those that care for them overcome their challenges.

You can find out more about Sharon and her interest as well as some valuable resources through her web site. It is worth your time visiting.

https://sharondunlevy.com/

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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My guest for this podcast episode is Ben Bethel. Ben started life much the same as many of us. He continued with hopes and dreams like any of us. He was a part of many of the same life activities. But because of choices he made, his life took a detour and he began to be caught up in addictive substances and associated behaviors. As this detour continued and his hopes were challenged, he did not give up hope. Fortunately, Ben rediscovered the lessons he learned from his youth of true and lasting hope being found in our Lord.

He has now been clean from drugs almost three years. He is part of the Home of Recovery and Restoration located in Winnsboro, Texas. He not only successfully graduated from the 9-month program but is now part of the staff. Ben learned what many of us have discovered. We know that when we’ve been through challenges to our hope, we feel an intense desire to help others facing similar challenges.

I invite you to listen to this compelling story of rediscovering and sustaining hope.

If you know someone in a similar situation, please share this podcast with them so they too can rediscover hope.

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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I once heard someone say that the only constant in the universe is change. That's a great way to look at change. It happens whether we want it to or not. Nothing stays the same. There are times when we want change and times when we don't. Regardless, change happens.

There are many reasons why we don't want change. Sometimes we do want and need change and have a sense of hope that things will be better.

In this episode I breifly look at the hope we have in change. I explore some thoughts about change and then look briefly at the relationship of hope and change.

I invite you to join me and to share this episode with others.

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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All of us face challenges to our hope. Sometimes these challenges come from directions we least suspect. Sometimes we might not even realize our hope is being challenged. We know we want something but don't quite know where to look. Sometimes we also attempt to fool ourselves into believing things are going great while in reality, our life is a dumster fire.

My guest in this episode is a remarkable woman named Ana Murby. Ana grew up in an environment that should have been supportive. Yet something was missing. Unfortunately in her search for hope, she turned in wrong directions and had to deal with the consequences of poor choices.

I invite you to listen to Ana as she explains how she found true and lasting hope.

Ana is a fellow podcaster. Her podcast, Honest Christian Conversations can be found at:

https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/

I encourage you to listen to her and others as they share insights into their journey to hope.

Ana is also an author. She has written several books from a Christian perspective. One book of special interest is written from a teenager's perspective. It is a valuable resource for young adults seeking meaning and hope as well as for parents to help understand what our children are thinking and experiencing. The title is: "Phobia." Her books are also available at the link above.

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

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