the HOPE chronicles blog

  • Happy New Year Readers

    I almost missed publishing the January edition because life threw me a curveball with the October 1 reduction in force. Honestly, I didn’t feel like writing in November or December—and I thought January would be another pause. But here’s the beautiful truth: even during my self-imposed break, my creative spark never went out. My mind…

    Katherine Olivia

  • Messages of Hope

    It’s often said that when you’re mourning a loved one—or simply longing to feel their presence—and a butterfly appears, it’s a sign. A gentle visit. Sometimes the butterfly lingers. Sometimes it hovers, as if watching. But often, it shows up just when we’re about to lose hope. This past week, I received some difficult news.…

    Katherine Olivia

  • Representing Hope

    As a person of faith, I believe in the truth of the Bible. But belief alone isn’t enough—I’m called to live out that faith. After all, how else will people come to know the Lord? What sets me apart, as a believer, from those who don’t share that belief? In today’s world, many people sense…

    Katherine Olivia