God called Matthew to move his family across country to further his schooling. But, no matter how many offers he and his wife submitted, they couldn’t find a place to live. Their time to move was approaching. They had run out of money. What were they going to do next? Are you in a situation like this? You’ve received word from the Lord to do something but the pieces of the puzzle aren’t fitting together? What are you supposed to do? Listen to today’s podcast episode to find out! Do you have a story to share with us? We’d love to hear it! Email us at  in****************@***il.com. Please share our podcast with your family and friends, and leave us a review. We greatly appreciate your support! Click the picture above or got or go to any podcast platform to listen to today’s episode.

On October 18, 2022, I was reading Psalm 119:65 to 68, and the beginning of verse 68 jumped off the page at me: “You are good and do only good…” Psalm 119:68 (NLT) My first reaction was “Yes, I agree you are good, God. Goodness is your nature and who you are.” The second phrase “and do only good” is what I questioned in my heart and mind. From my way of thinking, many of the things that happen to people are not good and I don’t see good necessarily coming from them. So how can the writer say God does only good?

When you were growing up, did you ever try to block your sibling from coming in a room? You stood behind the door, feet planted, trying desperately to hold him off as he pushed from the other side? It was difficult!

Hypothetically speaking, let’s put our Hope Through Hard Times’ community together in a room. I’m going to ask you to raise your hand if you have a fear of finances. How many do you think would do it? A few? Half of the room? The entire room?

“I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 This is a beautiful verse on its own. It brings joy and peace to your heart. You might assume that the light Jesus said here is the glory of God. I know I’ve thought that. I picture His light to be blinding, like that of the sun. But could it mean something else as well?

Have you thought much about your spouse with Valentine’s Day approaching? It’s a great time to do a marriage check-up. How has your communication been lately? Have you enjoyed his/her company, or been more on edge? Are you still doing the things you enjoyed together when you were dating? Tune into today’s episode and Sammy and Rachel discuss the blessings and changes they’ve found in their marriage, explore Scripture together, and understand how you can apply their lessons to your life too. Do you have a story to share with us? We’d love to hear it! Email us at  in****************@***il.com. Please share our podcast with your family and friends, and leave us a review. We greatly appreciate your support! Click the picture to listen to today’s episode

As someone working through infertility, I’m guessing you’re dreading Valentine’s Day. You’re tired of having to muster up your romantic side when the infertility’s stolen almost every ounce you had. You might like to get dressed up and go on a date but you’re praying it ends when you return home; anything to avoid “the bedroom…”

What do the bread of life, the Passover, and the twelve disciples’ training all have in common?

I am so incredibly honoured and blessed to be married to Michael Van Pelt. I praise the Lord for the man He gave me to marry. Though Michael and I are different in many ways, I find most times that our different personalities complement each other well…

Jesus is known in the gospel of John by describing Himself with a series of titles that are labelled the, I Am’s. But John isn’t the first time this name was mentioned. Explore the beginning of the name I Am and what it means to gain a deeper understanding of your loving and powerful God.