by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 4, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
I read numerous books each year, both fiction and nonfiction. I love engaging my emotions and mind while reading. Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning does both. Over the coming weeks, I’m going to share quotes from this thought-provoking book. I hope you’ll...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 30, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Hello, Friday Fiction Fans! I’ve just read the best fantasy book, my first of 2026, and I wanted to share all the cool details with you. Jeff Wheeler is a new-to-me author, but with over thirty books to his name, he’s obviously been around for a while....
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 28, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Sometimes, I think the hardest part of life is making decisions. They can be as simple as deciding where to stop and buy a cup of coffee, or as difficult as: Should I sell my home? Go to college? Which book should I work on? Market more? Pitch to publishers? How do I...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 20, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Hmm. My word for 2026 is engage. To engage in life: relationships, work, ministry, and self-care. The thought occurred to me this past week that if I need to engage, I must have somehow become disengaged. How did that happen? It might prove to be very important as I...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 6, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Every year, I ask God to help me choose a word or phrase to concentrate on throughout the year. To center my attention on when times get tough. Sometimes I figure out my focus for the New Year several months before the end of said year. Sometimes it’s a few...
