by lightrayphoto | Jul 1, 2026 | Emotional Health, Spiritual Health
Ever been nervous? Désirée was fourteen and had enrolled in the John Murray Anderson School for the Dramatic Arts. Like many teenagers, Désirée wrestled with insecurities. But her story contained even greater challenges, like her father passing away when she was just...
by Mark Edge | Jun 24, 2026 | Emotional Health, Spiritual Health
“I have found that an argument, like a potential highway accident, can generally be spotted from some distance away, and it could be avoided the same way: slow down and approach with caution.”–Earl Nightingale Want to avoid an argument? Ask questions. I don’t...
by Mark Edge | Jun 10, 2026 | Emotional Health, Spiritual Health
Picture this: I’m leading a devotional with the team at one of our Hangers of Hope stores, and I stumble across a line in Oswald Chambers’ My Utmost for His Highest that just stops me in my tracks. Let me break it down for you: God doesn’t love you because you are...
by Mark Edge | Jun 3, 2026 | Emotional Health
We live in a cynical age, especially during an election year, when we are constantly confronted with ads. The following was from the advice columnist “Dear Abby” several years ago: Dear Abby, I have always wanted to have my family history...
by Mark Edge | May 27, 2026 | Emotional Health, Spiritual Health
This weekend, we observe Memorial Day to honor those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our country. This is fitting and proper. We name buildings and structures “Memorial” in honor of the dead. During my childhood in Winnsboro, Texas, I attended Memorial...
by Mark Edge | May 13, 2026 | Emotional Health, Employee Productivity
Imagine this: You grow up in the Republic of Congo, move to Great Britain, and you’re pretty handy with computers. One day, you spot a job posting from the BBC for an IT position. You apply, get called in for an interview, and take your seat. Suddenly, who walks in...
