by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 24, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
“Abba, into your hands I entrust my body, mind, and spirit and this entire day–morning, afternoon, evening, and night. Whatever you want of me, I want of me, falling into You and trusting You in the midst of my life. Into your heart I entrust my heart,...
by Grace MacPherson | Feb 20, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
I’m an avid reader, and it’s rare that a week goes by without me consuming at least one novel. But I’m currently a full-time college student, and so a few weeks ago, as I was beginning to brainstorm for this review, I realized I couldn’t actually remember the last...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 17, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
“Our culture says that ruthless competition is the key to success. Jesus says that ruthless compassion is the purpose of our journey.” Brennan Manning Our next quote from the book, Ruthless Trust, is probably the best. Instead of the ruthless competition...
by Melissa J. Troutman | Feb 13, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fantasy, Fiction, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
I could not be more excited to share this review of Caligo by J. J. Fischer. (If you haven’t read The Nightingale Trilogy, read with caution, because I couldn’t avoid some vague spoilers of the last book.) Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE a series like The...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 10, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
This quote from Brennan Manning’s book, Ruthless Trust, floored me. “–why reproach myself for my lack of trust? Why waste time beating myself up for something I cannot affect? What does lie within my power is paying attention to the faithfulness of...
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...
