Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday

As you prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday, we wanted to be sure you have the opportunity to join with Surprised by Hope in serving the Lord with our Christmas giving too.  Each year Surprised by Hope makes 100 adorable dollies to give to children in East Africa as a free gift for Christmas, just like being saved by faith is a free gift (Ephesians 2:8). These...

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Sensible Shoes in Awasi

On November 22, the 7th anniversary of my husband’s sudden death, I am humbled to share what you have done to bless 140 children, 44 pastors, and me in Awasi, Zombo, Uganda. The very depth of meaning the Sensible Shoes ministry brings to my memory of Rick and how I cope with each anniversary is beyond measure (read the back story). Before I shared the Ephesians 5:1-2 message about walking in the...

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November 2015 Newsletter

Big Dreams and Big Plans Twice each year we invite you to join together with us financially in accomplishing God’s plan for Surprised by Hope and the people of East Africa. We are in awe of all that God has inspired us to do and, as a result, we have some big projects that need your support. Sensible Shoes in November. Walking in the way of love is a reminder we all need from time to time; but...

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Dreams and Visions

These past three weeks have been a time of real, tangible supernatural gifts from the Lord. This is not to say that he has not blessed me at other times, but this season has been something all together different. He has showered me with visions that have such significant meaning for me. You see, this past three years I have been in the middle of a big BIG spiritual battle. I decided to do that thing we’re not supposed to speak about (fasting and praying), but I’m breaking the sacred silence because...

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