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In this episode I will discuss a bit about finding hope through reflection.  I will discuss what reflection is and how it relates to hope.  I'll give some practical things we can do to grow in hope.

I apply the meaning of reflection as looking back or looking at a situation in my life and think about what it meant or how it impacted my life.  This action helps us to be aware of ourselves and how events, relationships, or the lack of relationship impact us in our physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual self.  

 That sounds like a mouthful, but it comes down to the sum of all the life events that have happened to us in the past, including our decisions in those moments and how they impacted us.  So, by reflecting on these, we try to learn to make better, healthier decisions.

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Donna McChord of Women of Hope.  This organization helps bring hope to those who have survived breast cancer or are currently fighting the fight.  Donna is the President of Women of Hope, Montgomery, Alabama.  

Donna shares her own battle with breast cancer and how she now is able to pay it back and pay it forward by providing support and encouragement.  She also discusses how we can help these folks facing their challenge.

The web page for this organization is: http://www.thewomenofhope.org/ 
They are located by phone at:  (334) 220- 4599 
Their Facebook page is:  https://www.facebook.com/WomenofHopeMontgomery

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Yet again, if we simply look around we can find ways to use our gifts as a way to bring hope to others.  You might think that simply smiling and offering friendship doesn't seem like much, but it is truly a great way to share hope. 

In this episode, I have a conversation with Lisa Missildine as we explore how we offer hope to others when we express hospitality.  Lisa is a wonderful example of how to use the gift of hospitality to bring true and lasting hope.

I'm reminded of an interesting passage of scripture found in Hebrews  13:12,   "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."

Each of us can offer hospitality to others even if all we can offer is a warm and sincere smile.

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Sometimes we think that we have to do great and glorious things to make a difference in someone's life.  That is a bit of a misunderstanding.  Sometimes just being there as a friend is wonderful beyond our imagination.

Such is the case in the life of Devon and Paul Hewlett.  This wonderful couple are friends of my daughter, and now our friends.  They proved that friendship as my daughter was going through lymphoma several years ago.  But the amazing thing is, Devon was fighting breast cancer at the same time.  Through their shared challenge to hope, they helped bring hope to each other.  

This episode is their story told from Devon as the patient and Paul as the caregiver.

I'm reminded of Proverbs 17:17, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother (sister- my edit) is born for adversity."  (English Standard Version)

Thank you Devon and Paul for being there for my daughter when we couldn't.

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Every now and then we come across someone in our life that leaves us breathless.  Such was my reaction from my recent aquaintance with Michaela (Chaeli) Mycroft of Cape Town South Africa.  This remarkable woman has won international recognition from such agencies as the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates as an advocate for the disabled.  She has literally climbed mountains and run marathons to bring attention to the disabled.  And she's done all that while being disabled herself with cerebral palsy.  Do not use the word cannot with Chaeli!

As you listen to this episode you too will be amazed at her indomitabe spirit.  I mean it, I was left breathless.  

You might consider purchasing her book, “Unapologetically Able”.  It is available on Amazon.

You can find out about Chaeli and her efforts by going to her web site:
https://chaelicampaign.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaela_Mycroft

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There are many ways in which we can help bring hope to others.  In this episode, I have a conversation With William (Dub) Hill of the Russian Social Assistance Homes in Syktyvkar, Russia.  Among other services, this ministry brings hope to the hopeless and most vulnerable by providing housing for elderly widows and homeless women and children.  We look at this as an example of using what you can do to bring Hope to others.

Through this ministry, Dub and his wife Shirly are examples of what James, the brother of Jesus states 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." (English Standard Version)

You can be a part of this good work by contacting Dub through the:

West Main Church of Christ
2460 West Main St,
Tupelo, MS 38001

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A very effective way to develop true and lasting hope is to delve into God's word.  Sometimes we might feel intimidated because we don't know where or how to begin.  Or, we may feel that the Bible is too complex to understand.  
 
 In this episode, I have a conversation with Julia Cienfuegos, Platform Manager for Bibletalk.TV.  Julia explains how Bibletalk.TV helps us develop that hope we all need through the materials available at no cost through this ministry.  The materials are available to view, download, and use in personal Bible study, small groups or small congregations,  and preacher and teacher resources.  And, these excellent resources are at no cost because of the generous contributions of people, congregations, and organizations.
 
 To learn more about this incredible resource, please visit:  https://bibletalk.tv/

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Yes, it is a very interesting topic, and a very important one.  In this episode, I have a conversation with Jamie Allen Vaughn as we discuss her journey to hope while recovering from breast cancer.  We also discuss how she used her podcast titled, "Test Those Breasts" to help reach out to help others in their journey.   

You can listen to other topics by Jamie by searching on your favorite podcast outlet for the title, Test Those Breasts”.

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Sometimes when we are faced with events in life and a lot seems to be crashing down around us, we may feel that our hope begins to fade.  In this episode I discuss with Brent Missildine the hope that does not fade.  We are discussing what the apostle Peter tells us in 1 Peter 1:3-5.

Brent is one of our ministers at the Prattville Church of Christ in Prattville, Alabama.  He has served us many years and has wonderful insights into topics to help keep us encouraged and hopeful as we service our Lord and go through life.

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Friends, in this podcast I present highlights from the top 5 listened to episodes from 2023.  You can hear the full episodes and others in this podcast.   

It has been a remarkable first year of the podcast as we've journeyed to hope together.  I have enjoyed tremendously learning from our guests about their insights and sometimes, their personal stories as they are making their journey to hope.  And I deeply appreciate that you have chosen to join us.

I invite you to continue listening into this new year as together we journey to hope.  

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