by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 18, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
I desperately need hope. Bucketfuls of encouragement. Loads of laughter, joy, and peace. Just like you. My natural bent is toward being pessimistic and melancholy. I wrestle often with fear and dread, waiting for the other shoe to drop. But that’s not how God asked me...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 11, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
It’s been a long week since the funeral. I understand the importance of setting a time and place to say a final good-bye to our loved ones. But I still don’t like funerals. After the news of my dear friend’s sudden passing, I woke early unable to...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 7, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Hello, Friday Fiction Fans! Today, I want to take a different route. Instead of talking about a book, let’s discuss my new favorite author. Now, y’all know I like weird–er–different books. Novels off the beaten track. And in Jaime Jo Wright, I...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 4, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Today, I’m saddened by the passing of a great friend. To say I’m struggling is an understatement. So, I’ll just share the words to this wonderful traditional hymn by Edward Mote that has stood the test of time. My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less My...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 28, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
I love words. I mean, go figure, I’m a writer so of course I adore words. But today I’m talking about words of encouragement. When you hear, read, or catch a glimpse of a phrase that helps you through your day. I had such a day a while back. I was...
