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...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 2, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Happy New Year, Friday Fiction Fans! I’m so glad you stopped by at the beginning of the New Year. I think 2026 could be our best year ever, with book reviews by the Crew and two new contributors, and so many books to read. For our new friends, we share reviews...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Dec 30, 2025 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
2025 will soon be a memory. Thursday will usher in 2026, and people will begin planning. How to lose weight. Eat healthy. Finish projects. Restore relationships. A fresh, new start. 2026. Only a Thursday, really, like any other Thursday, except we choose to...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Dec 26, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Hello, Friday Fiction Fans! I hope you have enjoyed the books, movies, and other fun articles our team shared during 2025. 2026 looks to be an even better year with two new contributors. But more about that in a moment. Let’s begin with my three thoughts: Fond...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Dec 23, 2025 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Christmas can be stressful, busy, loud, and drama-filled. At times, this season can ramp up my anxiety and make me wish it would hurry and be over. And then I remember. The real reason for the season. Jesus. The beginning of hope for mankind. Our Savior, who came to...
