MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING RE-VISITED
WHY MULTIGENERATIONAL? When retirees combine their housing needs with those of younger families, there can be multiple benefits. More than 100 examples of such interdependent living situations are the focus of Together Again: A Creative Guide to Successful Multigenerational Living. The oft-repeated advantage for the generation raising children is assistance with child care. The kiddos [...]
IS LIFE A CAMPING TRIP?
A native Californian, the highlight of my childhood summers was camping in beautiful Yosemite. Later, I served in the Peace Corps with one trunk and learned to make-do pretty much anywhere. My husband Dan traveled Europe carrying only a backpack. With five kiddos, our camping equipment expanded to include a rather large tent affectionately known [...]
CHANGE, CHANGE, AND MORE CHANGE
SCOTT STUART 4 COUNTY COMMISSIONER The year 2022 has already been a year of much change for Heritage of Hope. CHANGE #1: After ten years of serving on the Heritage of Hope team, Scott Stuart has stepped down to offer his leadership to the constituents of Deschutes County as County Commissioner. Scott's heart [...]
RECOGNITION & RESPECT FOR THOSE IN WHEELCHAIRS
One summer, two friends and I instigated a 3-family picnic—the Millers, the Hines, and the Fowlers. It was great fun until my dear friend jumped off a rope swing and broke her ankle. During her recovery, she spent more than a little time in a wheelchair being pushed about by her gregarious, caring husband. Later, [...]
HOW TO CELEBRATE JESUS’ BIRTHDAY?!
I want Christmas to be about Jesus' birthday, O' Holy Night, the second chapter of Luke, and the humble human beginnings of our Messiah and Savior. He is the gift that matters, the gift that changes everything, our gift of HOPE. Given our profit-driven shopping season, however, it can be quite a challenge to focus [...]
EXODUS + FOCUS = DESTINATION
The first time I read Exodus, I was appalled at the complaining Israelites. God delivered them miracle by miracle, but their focus was so negative, all they could do was complain or panic. The next time I read it, I was convicted . . . I am like them. Repeatedly, God has provided for my [...]
HOH PREPARATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Two friends died in recent months, but they and their wives were prepared. Both were men of strong faith in Jesus. When I met them, their destination was not a concern but rather some of the complicated details of this life. Heritage of Hope gave both couples a decision-making process to follow. They visited attorneys, [...]
26 REASONS TO SAY–THANK YOU GOD
Fun traditions and good memories are often linked with Thanksgiving . . . the whole family crowded into Grandma's house, a typically overcooked turkey, but yummy mashed potatoes and gravy, endless football games, and of course pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Some families go around the table encouraging each person to identify one thing they [...]
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THIS LIFE
As we know so well, some seasons of this life are more difficult and much more challenging than others. Today is painful for many, so please join me in pondering the first two verses in Hebrews 12. Consistently, the leadership team of Heritage of Hope visualizes this life as a race in which we are [...]
OUR PRAYER ON ELECTION DAY
OUR KING: You are our Creator God, the true ruler of this universe, the King of Kings. Father, please call us, your people, to humility before You. Give us ears to hear You that we may humble ourselves under your mighty hand (1 Peter 5:6). We thank you for the gift of choice you have [...]