Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, lived a long, unique, and fulfilling life, dedicated to the work she was so passionate about, and surrounded by so many who loved her. She inspired hope for countless individuals around the globe, and through her advocacy for animals, people, and the environment, she left a lasting impact the world will never forget. On Wednesday, October 1, it was announced that Dr. Jane Goodall had passed away at the age of 91. For some children and young people, dealing with her l...| Jane Goodall's Good for All News
Roots & Shoots USA member turns eco-anxiety into eco-action! The post Roots & Shoots USA member turns eco-anxiety into eco-action appeared first on Roots & Shoots Global.| Roots & Shoots Global
This International Day of Climate Action, we're celebrating the amazing efforts of Roots & Shoots groups worldwide who are making a real difference for our planet. The post Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Global Climate Action Activities appeared first on Roots & Shoots Global.| Roots & Shoots Global
From the crowded East African refugee camp where he learned the power of community, to Western Sydney — James’ journey has been one of resilience, service, and unwavering belief.| Catholic Outlook
Just a little note to say that my teensy, tiny poem ‘hope’ has just been published by Whispers & Echoes. You can read it here: https://whispersandechoesmag.home.blog/2025/09/29/hope-britta-benson/ Thanks!| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
Watch: How this woman's boyfriend naturally acts when he returns home is giving total strangers hope for true love.| InspireMore
A heartfelt reflection on resilience and light in dark times, urging you to stay in love with hope -- breathing life into it, letting it guide you through fear, and reminding the darkness: "I am still here."| Share More Stories
“This is what the Lord says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters… See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:16, 19 (ESV) …| all things faithful
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify In this special episode of the Natural Living Family Podcast, Dr. Z shares the story behind launching a brand-new show: Bible Health Daily. For over a year, God had put it on his heart to create short daily devotionals, but the busyness of raising six kids, preparing for baby number seven, […] The post Daily Bread for Body & Soul: Introducing Bible Health Daily | Dr. Z appeared first on Natural Living Family | A Bible Health Ministry.| Natural Living Family | A Bible Health Ministry
I used to be an optimist, but not anymore. I am not worried, though. I have hope. Whether my change of heart has anything to do with this year being the Jubilee of Hope, I do not know. What I do know is as my faith and love for God deepen so does my sense […]| Catholic Stand
I wish my elders knew that, in the face of what seems to be an increasingly frightening technocratic reality, we want to live free from deceit and as true humans.| Public Discourse
I had a different post topic in mind for this week, but I keep thinking about Charlie Kirk’s murder on September 10. I didn’t follow any of his work, but it’s a tragic and heartbr…| Like An Anchor
“It still amazes me that we insist on teaching algebra to all students when only about 20 percent will ever use it and fail to teach anything about parenting when the vast majority of our students will become parents.” – Nel Noddings My dad used to tell this joke: Three religious leaders were asked the … Continue reading Life Begins Now: The Parenting Trap→| Surprised By Joy
A Vancouver to Hope BC day trip is perfect if you’re craving waterfalls, canyon walks, and mountain views without committing to an overnight stay or a long drive. The drive... The post Vancouver to Hope BC Day Trip Itinerary with Scenic Stops appeared first on Celebrate Life's Adventures.| Celebrate Life's Adventures
The Hell’s Gate Airtram is a classic Fraser Canyon stop, where history and scenery meet. Dropping down the side of the canyon to the narrowest section of the Fraser River,... The post Hell’s Gate Airtram BC: A Fraser Canyon Road Trip Stop appeared first on Celebrate Life's Adventures.| Celebrate Life's Adventures
Hope BC is more than a pit stop 🚗 Waterfalls, canyon walks & culture make it a perfect Fraser Valley weekend.| Celebrate Life's Adventures
When we step into our communities with intention and courage, the small acts of welcoming we practice every day become the foundation for the belonging we all seek. This is a call to embrace those everyday moments of connection that, when shared across neighborhoods, create communities where everyone can thrive. When chalk becomes connection I've… The post Stories We Share: The Power of Small Acts appeared first on Welcoming America.| Welcoming America
Hello September! and front & center the first Fall Birthday Boy*. Y’all he’ll be 11 next weekend! (and this little rabbit hole of posts is guaranteed to put a smile your face ……| mere-et-filles
Apathy for God’s Word leads to atrophy of a soul.| Ann Voskamp
Beloved, have you felt so hopeless over your sin that you’ve forgotten the forbearance of God? You told yourself it would be the last time. You cried out to God, begged for strength, and for a while, you tasted freedom. But temptation came and, in a moment, it all fell apart. Once again, you gave... The post The Forbearance of God: Hope for the Hopeless appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
We all watched in sorrow and disbelief this week as the events in Utah played out endlessly across every news outlet. Charlie Kirk, a passionate advocate for reason, Christ’s enduring love, and a return to civil discussion of controversial issues, […] The post A Lion Unleashed appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Turning Point USA is the life work of Charlie Kirk. Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk. The organization’s mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of […] The post Turning Point USA – Changing a Generation appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 (ESV) I don’t know about you, but the world can seem pretty unstable right now. One glance at the …| all things faithful
Socrates’s worldview never ceases to amaze me. As a Christian, I find the depth of his insight surprising, but more to the point, inspiring. If without divine revelation he discovered and lived out such convictions, how much more should I. There are several notable examples, and here I will consider one of his convictions about […]| LifeCraft
The Fraser River is the lifeblood of BC, slicing through the heart of the province. But the best part is the Fraser Canyon, along Highway 1 between Hope and Lytton. This sparsely populated section has churning rapids, high cliffs, and towering peaks. For decades, the Fraser Canyon was the main travel corridor through BC for … The post 10 Things to Do on a Fraser Canyon Road Trip appeared first on Happiest Outdoors.| Happiest Outdoors
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or use their chat function online at 988lifeline.org for crisis support.| KCW Psychological Services
dive right indive beyond the shoreshore paved in pebblesshore tossed with waveswaves jostled under storm cloudswaves freckled by sunlightsunlight coating our armssunlight streaking between tree limbslimbs dance under the heavenslimbs splay among the breezebreeze frolics through the treetopsbreeze echoes over the reedsreeds wave along the swamp's edgereeds play along the dunesdunes sprinkle sand on ourContinue reading "Shore under embrace"| Words and Coffee Writing
Take my hand. Let us walk together, even with war raging, with the sea rising, with the oriole’s winter home yielding to chainsaw and bulldozer. With so many songs being left unsung, let us sing.| Vox Populi
In the midst of never-ending what-ifs and might-bes, the journey is never easy— weighed down by worries umpteen. … More When Worries Worry| Void Thoughts
Hello, everyone. My new short creative nonfiction story titled “The Graves of Saint Paul” is now live at Hotel by Masticadores. I’m truly grateful to editor Michelle Navajas for sharing this…| Silent Pariah
He stood there with the flowers, the closed door haunting his mind - reminding him of the loss. The faded walls reminding him of his age,but the golden railing brought a smile, reminding him of the hope to relive those golden days beyond the closed door.But will the door open?- Isha Chawla| Musings
NOTE: As difficult and vulnerable as it can be to talk about the lies of gay porn, we believe this is a necessary conversation for Christians—especially those seeking to love and care for young men in our cultural masculinity crisis. Harvest USA exists to shine the light of Jesus into dark places—places where the enemy’s... The post The Gay Porn Story Lies to Men appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) If you’ve lived long enough, you know life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Plans unravel, relationships break, jobs disappear, health falters, and […] The post Beauty From Ashes appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest. Church hurt is real. If you’ve ever walked into a church hoping to find peace and walked out more wounded than when …| all things faithful
As I look at the words in my morning journal the past few months, my emotional healing challenge is obvious: Shattered and scattered. Disheartened. Anxiously waiting. Slogging through the mud. Hard to get out of bed. I am learning to live in a world that spins on while mine feels like it has stopped. Other’s lives … Continue reading My Inner Fight Continues| retirementtransition
Spread the Love| Hope For The Animals Podcast
I step out in creased clothes, My hair unruly like my insides feel— A sweet feature of godliness lost As I parade my independence.| Random Specific Thoughts
I’m the youngest of six children: four girls, a boy, then another girl. (That last would be me.) I was always jealous that my sisters were able to be together while attending the same high school and college. Hearing their memories of carpooling, hanging out, being teammates, and preparing for dances sounded so fun. There’s […] The post Preparing our youngest for high school is not what we’d hoped appeared first on Rett Syndrome News.| Rett Syndrome News – The Web's Daily Resource for Rett Syndrome News
A lot is going on, isn’t it? Around us. In this world. In our lives. So much is going on. … More We Are Okay| Void Thoughts
Letting Go One last flicker left,before the lantern surrenders,to become the night Hope Hope flickers softlylike stars outshining the fog—self-doubt disappears Sun Clouds may hide the sun,yet sunli…| Void Thoughts
For most of man’s existence on Earth, the universe has been anything but benevolent. Famines, floods, and earthquakes have destroyed whole populations. The plague ravaged Europe during the Middle Ages. Even in the nineteenth century, two out of three people died as children. On the frontier, starvation was not that uncommon after a long winter … Continue reading "The Habit of Hope"| Marsha Familaro Enright
A sacred stillness permeates the atmosphere as they close their eyes and feel the moonlight shimmer on their eyelids.| Random Specific Thoughts
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Let’s start with a question—have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” Christian things, but feel like God is still somehow … distant? You go to …| all things faithful
Our nationally-representative research on how levels of hope affect online risk behaviors among US youth - and what stakeholders can do.| Cyberbullying Research Center
People at the Outing Continue Reading Awe of Nature| Voice & Vision, Inc.
No matter what the challenges are in your church right now, remember what Jesus told that father: “All things are possible for one who believes.” (Mark 9:23). In prayer, we believe and ask God to h…| He Must Become Greater
I come from a family comprised mostly of adventure seekers. Whether it be parachuting from a plane or hanging from the side of a mountain on a Via Feratta, the search for the next rush of adrenaline is often on their minds. The day God was handing out adventure genes, however, I was given a […]| Faithful Paradox
Our hope is rooted in quiet confidence in God’s character, because He is Faithful to redeem and restore us to Himself. Our hope isn’t based on what He has done, is doing, or will do, but on who He is. Whether we see the manifestation of our hope now or later, our hope remains steadfast […]| Strength with Dignity
If there’s a deep end, I just jumped in.| Laura Grace Weldon
Bleeding heart in my garden I planted a new-to-me perennial in my garden last year, which bloomed for the first time this spring. Rows of tiny, delicate white flowers arched along drooping branches…| The Light for My Path
A priest's homily on "Lift up your hearts" inspires Gerri Leder to reflect on hope as a virtue and an anchor.| Ignatian Spirituality
A discussion of the impact hope and kindness can have on one's recovery as well as in the cultivation and support of a person's recovery community. The post The Power of Kindness and Hope in Recovery appeared first on James Haggerty Recovery.| James Haggerty Recovery
. . . thrive in this topsy-turvey world.I shall walk upside down, toes in the stars,leaving diamond shaped footsteps in the sky. When down is up and in is out,I shall put my forearms in earth’s ric…| lillian the home poet
Calling peace ‘a great and precious value,’ Pope Francis, in his message for World Day of Peace, urged Christians to engage in peacemaking by taking a journey of hope, listening, reconciliation and ecological conversion.| Good Faith Media Archives
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) Let […] The post Salvation in the Storm appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Together, Kristin Demery, Julie Fisk, and Kendra Roehl have written a series of books on kindness, generosity, failure, struggle, loss, a longing for true friendship and an unwavering desire to live intentionally through it all. They invite others into the …| all things faithful
In the third session of our Critical Conversations series (July 29, 2025), we will hear from Shakhnoza Muminova, a peace educator based in Ukraine. Drawing on her own lived experiences, Shakhnoza will share insights on maintaining hope in the face of adversity.| Global Campaign for Peace Education
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I don’t have a new photo to share, but this afternoon, I saw a young robin pecking the ground in the orchard. It had the slightly mottled chest coloring of a juvenile. It didn’t stay long, it quickly flew away, but it brought me a moment of hope. I can’t prove it, but I think […]| Finding Our Way Home
As a self-declared pessimist, I've not been sold on the "impatient optimist" messaging this past decade. Yet hope-based communication is a trend and continues to flourish. What am I - and millions of other people - not buying into?| Katri Bertram
Sue Benzie with intern Rosalina Garczynski highlighting Rosa's Graduation Project Continue Reading How I Found My Voice Interning for Voice and Vision| Voice & Vision, Inc.
A Message from the President This post is also available in: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Māori, Spanish, and Swahili Hope, defined in general terms as an optimistic state of mind based on an expectation of positive outcomes in respect to events and circumstances in one’s life or the world at large, often inspires us to Read More| CLIR
I’m blessed to live in a part of the world where Spring charges in like a green tsunami, a sudden wave washing over winter’s barrenness with life bursting from every twig and field. So overwh…| A View of the Lake
No, I did not arise that morning with a thirst for justice. That moment came exactly 279 days later in a hotel lobby in Córdoba, Spain.| jGirls+ Magazine
How Paul’s glimpse of glory fueled his endurance through hell on earth| Greg Stier
My daughter, Mary, started a garden with her Pappy while he and Grammy were visiting us at Easter. We traveled around gathering all of the necessary supplies- plants at one farm, seeds at a garden store, potting soil at another store. The fence was put up. After making a planting plan, Mary and Pappy... Read More » The post Beauty in the Chaos appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Beauty in the Chaos was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use of this feed is for pers...| Successful Homemakers
The Lord is risen! He is truly risen! Alleluia! Brothers and sisters, there is NO love like the love of God in Jesus Christ. God is PASSIONATE for the man and the woman He created—He is passionate for each and every one of you and me. He is passionate enough to accept being truly immersed [...] The post An Easter Homily at Holy Hill, 2013 appeared first on OCD Vocations.| OCD Vocations
Beauty can’t help but restore our spirits.| Laura Grace Weldon
Tune into your kids, listen to them, and respect what they have to say. By Melinda Wenner Moyer| motherwellmag.com
Spread the Love| Hope For The Animals Podcast
Oh Spring! It’s a season of contrast. Winter has ended (unless you live in Colorado, as I do, and winter continues to return until you’ve mowed the lawn at least once or twice). It’s a time of renewal, when dormant things come back to life. It’s also a time of change and anticipation and unsettledness. | The Last Word On Nothing
There are truths worth repeating to ourselves, particularly when life is difficult or feels like it’s imploding upon us. Such truths can lift our heads when we’re drowning, fill our hearts with hope when things look hopeless, and stir up joy in our lives in times of despair. Perhaps more than any other truth, Jesus […]| Daniel Seabaugh
My son attended his first Mummers event in October of 2023. At the time, we went just because of his general interest in the mummers. Uptown String Band was having their annual ParklandFest, so we thought it was a perfect time for him to listen to their music live. While at the event, he enjoyed… Continue Reading The Impact of Inclusion| Voice & Vision, Inc.
Please be advised: This post contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation. In 2001, I attempted suicide. I came to a place where the emotional … The post In the Midst of Depression and Anxiety, There’s Hope appeared first on Jesus Calling.| Jesus Calling
Speaking the Unspeakable: Metaphor as a Path to Healing When it comes to healing from trauma, words often fall short. The complexity of traumatic experience — the way it floods the mind, reshapes memory, and embeds itself in the body — can feel impossible to fully capture through ordinary language.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
One year ago today, Higher Education for Good: Teaching and Learning Futures was published. The work of 70+ authors and artists, two-and-a-half years in the making (and many years in the imagining), and committed to open access and open practice, the book was published by Open Book Publishers in October 2023 and is freely available…| Catherine Cronin
The cross and resurrection don't change the past, but they do change today and our forever. Because of the gospel, I can move forward in hope.| He Must Become Greater
Christ is still risen. He is still risen indeed!| He Must Become Greater
Why are these women smiling? What if every woman in the world had access to her choice of safe, effective contraception? So far, this is a dream, but two programs are helping this dream come true.| Population Matters-USA
A version of this appeared on Substack – both mine and Indivisible MHK’s — this past Wednesday.| Philip Nel
Shrove Tuesday (Cued up to amazing music ministry before sermon) Isaiah 25:1-10; Luke 5:29-37 (Gafney) Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! In the Name of Go…| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
The Tree of Life was God’s sustaining life that kept them alive. They no longer have access to that privilege, having declared themselves gods in their own right, deciding good and evil for themsel…| Seeking the kingdom
Three seekers, three deliverances: this is what the text of Mark 5 gives to us. The records of the events contained in these sentences reveal the Son’s command over demons, disease, and death. This chapter also points to what the action of faith can bring about. First, let’s note that the chapter begins with the […] The post Seekers and the Savior appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
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What book or story has given you hope? Here's one of mine: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, a sci-fi tale not quite like any other.| Priscilla Stuckey
Finding hope when everything feels hopeless is about actively choosing to cultivate a mindset of resilience.| The Best Brain Possible
Change is a marathon won by a million baby steps.| Ann Voskamp
The meaning of Romans 12:12 should be both an encouragement and a challenge for followers of Jesus. Here's how we can be patient in affliction.| Rethink
words of encouragement for anyone who has recently faced their own mortality.| Geographical Journeys
The Gospel in Ruth (& a sneak peek at my new Bible study!) Imagine this scene with me like the opening to a movie. The movie director drops us right in the tension of this pivotal moment. Three widows have packed up all their belongings because Naomi heard there is food back in her homeland. […] The post Following the path to Bethlehem first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post Following the path to Bethlehem appeared first on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young.| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
There is one verse in the Doctrine and Covenants I have turned to for years: verse 3 in section 58. It says:| LDS Living
It can feel like the end of the world,to face the end of the road,no space to turn,surrounded with doubts,fears you can’t swim,no directional signs…But if you rise with the sun,emerge from th…| Brazanne Muse
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation (Psalm 42:5). Notice that this call to worship comes from David, to David. It is David confronting his own doubting, discouraged heart with the truth of who God is. We may| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
This is one of my favorite photos of my grandmother and me. She passed away last year on Good Friday, a synchronicity I think she would’ve loved. She was- complicated. Strong-willed, hot-tempered,… The post News Reports from my Grandmother appeared first on The Barefoot Beat.| The Barefoot Beat
That low lying storm cloud that hangs over you can’t master the light of Christ that raises you.| Ann Voskamp
Spread the Love| Hope For The Animals Podcast
This year, the start of Hanukkah and Christmas Day coincide, which happens approximately only every 30 years. Both of these religious holidays are special for those who celebrate them, and some people celebrate both! Let’s explore a few similarities between Hanukkah and Christmas: This coinciding of Hanukkah and Christmas is not a coincidence this year.… Continue Reading Focus on Light this Holiday Season| Voice & Vision, Inc.
The pain from lupus may be constant, columnist Candace Semien writes, but with gratitude and hope, suffering is optional.| Lupus News Today
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 In this| Rethink
“I am on my way with the necessary equipment.”| Laura Grace Weldon