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Sparkling Hope Blog
Inspiration, Guidance, and Support for a Brighter Tomorrow
At Sparkling Hope Blogs, 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.



Planning Perfection
I would say that "impulsivity" is the opposite of "planning". When I was diagnosed with ADD around 2003, I realized why I had a weakness...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 15, 20182 min read


That One Sentence
It didn't come wrapped with a bow, but it was a gift nevertheless. A few months earlier I had to let go of a dream and trust that the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 8, 20182 min read


Supernatural Transformation!
"No way, God!" With my lack of faith, I rejected the idea God had presented to me. It made me so fearful that I told God, "This is...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 16, 20184 min read


Contentment
I kept shifting from one side to the other in an attempt to get comfortable on the hard-as-rocks bed. This hotel did not offer creature...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 9, 20182 min read


The Alpha and Omega of the Bible
Trust me, I'm not a Biblical scholar. I just love pondering the Love Letter that our heavenly Creator gave us for our complete benefit....
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Oct 12, 20182 min read


My Prickly Pear
We've all got one. I've got several. In the Bible, the disciple Paul talks about having "a thorn in his side" (2 Corinthians 12:7). What...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Sep 14, 20183 min read


Consider the Lilies
Consider, ponder, meditate. Three powerful words that can literally change your life. In the Bible, after the angel Gabriel came to Mary...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Sep 8, 20183 min read


Don't Let Shame Imprison You
At least to me, my unrevealed behavior was big, huge, horrible. I had been longing all my life to become a mother. Now my dreams had come...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Aug 31, 20182 min read


Love from Above!
One early morning while reading my Bible, I brought two pages to the middle and tucked them into the center. I was doing this...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jun 1, 20181 min read


Praying More Deeply
I freely admit that praying aloud is not my strong suit. I often stumble over my words. A friend of mine taught me to pray using...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 6, 20181 min read


Scrambled Eggs in the Garage
I was taught the "Lord's Prayer" as a child (Matthew 6:9-13). For many years I recited it by heart at bedtime with my parents. But the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Mar 23, 20183 min read


The Weaver
I discovered a poem many years ago. It spoke to me about trusting God in the midst of pain. In raising special needs children, there is...
Author Unknown
Feb 2, 20181 min read


Those Crazy Parrots
Two parrots flew over my car this morning. At first, I didn't see them. But I sure heard them! They're unmistakable with their loud,...
By guest author Kristen Hartman
Jan 12, 20182 min read


Sparkling Health
Dazzling, radiant health is what we all desire. It's called "shalom" in Hebrew, meaning: peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness,...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jan 5, 20183 min read


Hiding Jesus
I was in a total panic! I looked in every drawer, underneath furniture and in the folded towels to no avail. I couldn't find baby Jesus! ...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 22, 20172 min read


Searching for Santa
Why do we get such a thrill out of leaving gifts from Santa? I think it's because we all love the mysterious. We love passing on this...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 15, 20172 min read


Entangled
Every year I promise myself that the Christmas season is going to be peaceful, well-planned, enjoyable and most of all, meaningful. I've...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 1, 20171 min read


Fresh Thankfulness
For years our Thanksgiving family tradition was to take turns sharing why we are thankful. Every year it seems like we would hear the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 24, 20172 min read


From Nothing to Something!
We do it every single day! Half the time we don't even realize we are doing it. What is it? Daydreaming and hoping for a better life. It...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 10, 20174 min read


A Bright New Day
I've brewed my coffee and I'm getting ready to start a brand new day. With my cup in hand I head over to my cozy spot and I read or...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Aug 18, 20172 min read
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