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Sparkling Hope Blog
Inspiration, Guidance, and Support for a Brighter Tomorrow
At Sparkling Hope Resources, we believe in the power of knowledge, encouragement, and community. Our blog is dedicated to providing insightful articles, helpful resources, and uplifting stories to support your journey toward healing, growth, and well-being. Whether you're seeking practical advice, personal inspiration, or expert guidance, our goal is to empower you with hope and resilience every step of the way.
Heart Prickers
How do you recover from a heartache that forever pricks your tender heart? I believe the key word "recover" is the secret to healing. It...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 24, 20223 min read
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Refreshment for the Soul
If you are the parent of special needs children, there are simple ways to enjoy them more and find health. The way I achieved this minor...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 27, 20212 min read
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The Cross in our Bodies
We are walking, talking "masterpieces" created in the most amazing and marvelous fashion. The more I study the human body, the more I...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 3, 20212 min read
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Supernatural Relaxation and Easing Anxiety
"The leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15 to 44 is Depression, and it affects 16 million Americans." Nearly half of all...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jul 11, 20204 min read
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Do You Know Me?
If I knocked on your door to borrow a cup of sugar, would you know that I'm your neighbor? Like most Americans, if you live within a few...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 27, 20202 min read
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Hello....
Yes, it's me standing next to none other than George Clooney. I've received many questions from this photo! The most asked is, "Is that...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 21, 20202 min read
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Hope is More Than a Word
How does "hope" transform you from a word? Hmm, herein lies a deep secret that few find, yet it is a simple treasure to be mined. The...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 8, 20192 min read
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Hope Offered Here!
Hope, joy and peace seem to be in short supply these days! Is it any wonder that anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Sep 20, 20192 min read
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Bread of Heaven
I've always been facsinated with the manna that was heaven-sent on a daily basis to the Isrealites for their 40 year journey in the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Sep 11, 20192 min read
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Stories From My Morning Walks: Rotten Fruits, Rotten Roots
I readily admit that I do not have a green thumb. Maybe it's my helicopter parenting style that causes me to overwater most of my plants....
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Aug 30, 20192 min read
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Stories from My Morning Walks: And The Last Will Be First
Parrots are gawky and screech annoyingly. However, it's their brilliant colors that attract me. Their splashes of the rainbow bring...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Aug 23, 20192 min read
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Stories from My Morning Walks: Leaving the Path Better
I probably look like I'm practicing for the Olympic skating division. While walking, you might see me suddenly kick my leg to the side....
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Aug 16, 20192 min read
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Stories from My Morning Walks: Wag More, Bark Less
The bumper sticker said, "Wag more, bark less". I observed it on a recent morning walk. Now I see it daily since I walk by this car on my...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Aug 9, 20192 min read
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Melt Away Frustration
Sometimes I run and hide. Sometimes I fight. This is the normal reaction to stress. Lately, I have been experiencing a transformation....
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Aug 2, 20192 min read
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Overflowing Love
When God's love overflows in us, we are able to love others! This is the secret to finding joy and hope in life. Have a blessed week!...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jul 5, 20191 min read
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"The Song of My Hope" Just Released!
Pictured here on the right is my sister, Arlene. I'm still in a state of amazement! Over ten years ago God whispered an impossible idea...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jun 21, 20192 min read
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Why I Left New Age
I can still hear my toddler shout, "I can do it myself!" Although it's the beginning of an independent mindset, the immature child...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jun 14, 20192 min read
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Taste and See!
Look closely. Do you see the ladybug covered with droplets of dew? She is extravagantly draped with nature's beads. She sparkles when the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jun 7, 20192 min read
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Living with Hope!
So many friends have asked me this one question over the last 26 years that I finally decided to share my answer on a larger scale. The...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
May 31, 20192 min read
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Alive and Made New!
Of all the amazing earthly benefits of Christianity, my most treasured jewel is my daily renewing. Each morning I sit in God's presence,...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 19, 20192 min read
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