Oasis of Hope

Encouragement for the Journey.

Inspiring stories, creative prompts, and prayer inviting you to sip hope even in the midst of hardship, loss, grief, and pain.

Art and Creativity Bring Hope into Our Lives

Oasis of Hope | 2 min read

Creativity is less lightning bolt moments of inspiration and far more labors of love. Every person since the beginning of time has been, is now, and will be until the end of time, creative.

"Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God." 1 Peter 4:10

Effective Ways of Storytelling Offer Hope

Metaphor, Oasis of Hope | 2 min read

Story Telling is a good way to explain to others about our chronic illnesses. In our stories, we can also see how prayer plays a part in finding peace.

"But I will sing of your strength and will joyfully proclaim your faithful love in the morning." Psalm 59:16 CSB

Compassionate Encouragement

Oasis of Hope | 3 min read

Some special days this month are World Read Aloud Day, Thank Your Mailman Day, National Send a Card to a Friend Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day. Love is the underlying motivation for many of these special days. Think of it as compassionate encouragement.

"Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another, and be compassionate and humble." 1 Peter 3:8

Surrendering to God Brings True Freedom • Oasis of Hope

Oasis of Hope | 5 min read

In this Oasis of Hope, we marvel at the kindness, creativity and glory of our awesome God. We see how even in the hardest times His sustaining grace will carry us. And we learn how surrendering to him with reckless abandon can lead to wonder and awe and creativity in our own lives, with true freedom.