by Jennifer Hallmark | Sep 30, 2025 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
I looked at the calendar last week. September 24th. Wednesday, the 24th of the month. The day after my “A Smidgen of Hope” post was due on my website. Ugh. I slapped my head and thought, “Girl, why can’t you get your act together?” Then I...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Sep 19, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
I found an old, beat-up copy of George Orwell’s 1984 at a thrift store. It’d been years since I read this story/warning/prophecy of sorts. So, today I will talk to you about my thoughts on this dystopian classic… “The best books, he perceived,...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Sep 16, 2025 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Sometimes, we don’t quite understand what God is saying to us. Maybe misinterpret is a better word. On January 14th, I shared a post about my “word” for 2025. Here’s a quote: Every year, I take a few moments during December to seek God for...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Sep 2, 2025 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” —Philippians 4:6 NIV “You watched me go under.” My son Jonathan accused the family surrounding him. Our outing at Bear Creek ended at the...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Aug 19, 2025 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Hi, friends! Here’s a timely reminder for your busy Tuesday…