the HOPE chronicles blog

  • Hope in Being Intentional

    I remember going through life at a rapid pace; never pausing to ask for clarity. This rush to get to the next item on the list would eventually impact all areas of my life: work, relationships, and ultimately my self-esteem. Last December, I decided to re-read the Bible in a year—this time with an accompanying…

    Katherine Olivia

  • Hope in the New Year

    Close your eyes. Focus on something that would bring you pure joy. Now hold on to that thought. That’s hope. Here’s to a New Year! May it be filled with hope!

    Katherine Olivia

  • Hope in the ‘What ifs’?

    I remember a conversation I had with a former colleague a few years ago regarding a job opportunity she was hopeful for. On paper, it looked promising: the interviewer was extremely impressed. But she didn’t want to get her hopes up. She felt that by not allowing herself to feel optimistic, the possible letdown would…

    Katherine Olivia