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Seasons of Transition: Q and A with Tyler Smith
This week we are interviewing Tyler Smith who recently completed his master’s coursework in Chemistry at New York University. Like many soon-to-be graduates, Tyler... read more
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Notes of Encouragement: Graduates
It’s that time of year again on social media: the brigade of smiling capped and gowned graduates, so hopeful and expectant as they transition... read more
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Mother’s Day Part 3: Practicing Forgiveness, Resilience and Joy
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner Of all the eight Practices of Living Hope, I believe that Forgiveness, Resilience, and Joy are the most applicable... read more
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Mother’s Day Part 2: Healing through Grief, Honesty, and Curiosity
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner May 25, 2008, started out beautifully – it was the start to Memorial Day weekend, and my then-husband and... read more
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From the Founder: A Word On Motherhood
Last Mother’s Day, I rushed onto the porch to tell my husband and our son that it was time to hurry and get dressed... read more
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Mother’s Day Part 1: Surrender, Stillness, and Finding Joy in Motherhood
By Guest Writer and Hope Practitioner Lane Faulkner I remember being a new mom; I was completely and utterly overwhelmed. In a few short... read more
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There was once a time I was rapidly losing hope
There was once a time I was rapidly losing hope. It felt as though the struggle would never give way to peace and contentment.... read more
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Why A Community?
Living Hope took many forms before it became what you see now. In its earliest manifestations, the content was focused on my individual encounter... read more
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Welcome to Living Hope!
Living Hope is an active community of people who have endured life-changing trials but have come out on the other side – not unscathed,... read more