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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.



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


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


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


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


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


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


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


The Importance of Taking a Daily Respite
A recent Gallop Poll showed that 80% of Americans are reporting that they are stressed (1). The CDC reports that 110 million people...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 13, 20193 min read


A Bright New Day
Below is the second blog I shared with you back in August 2017. My coffee mug, pictured here, had been created from my logo. Just gazing...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 5, 20192 min read


What is Shalom Health?
The word "shalom" means more than just a greeting or the word "peace." In Hebrew we see the deeper meaning: peace, harmony, wholeness,...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 15, 20192 min read


Struggling to Love
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "love?" We've been brainwashed from the movie industry to think of love in terms of:...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jan 18, 20193 min read


The Heart of the Matter
Imagine my surprise when I looked down at my hot chocolate and viewed this delightful design. I watched the vendor pouring cream high...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 21, 20182 min read


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
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