Hope for Women

Catching up with Mary Mary

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Long-time gospel act Mary Mary is back in a big way, with a new album Go Get it (out on May 8, 2012) and a new reality show on We tv simply called Mary Mary. Sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell (who has three children) and Tina Atkins-Campbell (who will give birth to her fifth child in August) took some… Read more...

Is Lack of Discipline Spoiling Your Child?

Lack of consistent discipline is increasingly becoming a major problem among families today. Many of today’s parents are convinced that discipline means that we are abusing, or unreasonably punishing ,our children — when in actuality lack of discipline is a form of abuse.

Discipline, which comes from the root word disciple, means to teach and to guide — and when… Read more...

Pamper Your Kisser for Spring with Eco-Friendly Lip Care

Do-it-yourself lip care recipes and products with natural ingredients

Pamper yourself with these natural lip care products and do-it-yourself recipes

Do your lips feel dry, chapped, or cracked after winter? Spring is a great time to pamper them with natural remedies and products that are kind to the environment, your body, and your wallet.

Hope consulted Brandie Gilliam, Founder and… Read more...

Travel Destinations That Won’t Break Your Bank

When the workweek seems everlasting, and the drudgery of the day-to-day feels unbearable, traveling to a new destination can be a welcomed reprieve. On a budget – but over stay-cations? Here are some economical destinations for 2012 travel.

1. Stay Local with Budget Bus Travel to Northeastern USA. This may seem like an unlikely choice, given the expense… Read more...

Women That Inspire: Nancy Traversy

Twenty years ago Nancy Traversy — a new mom, avid traveler, and world culture enthusiast — imagined a children’s book line that would bring her passions together in an imaginative way.

With a background in business and finance – and coming came from a family that was “very artistic” — after graduating with a business degree and working for Price… Read more...

Do I have Clinical Depression?

Understanding the difference between clinical depression a general state of feeling blue

By Jesse Stanford

“Why don’t I care about the things I used to care about?” “Why can’t I see a future for myself?” “Why don’t I have enough energy to serve those I care about most?” “Why do I feel tired all of the time?” “What’s wrong with… Read more...

The Ugly Truth About “Pink Slime”

“Pink Slime” has been oozing its way back into the media again — causing a serious uproar among healthy diet advocates, conscious consumers, parents, and educators. Labeled by The United States Department of Agriculture as “boneless lean beef trimmings” or “lean, finely textured beef,” this meat filler (commonly added to ground beef) is made of scraps of beef… Read more...

Accountability in Relationships Part 1: “Taking the Blame” vs “The Ability to Respond”

Life is chalk full of choices — but along with those choices come many consequences. What easier and more palpable way to swallow the more negative ones we make than by pointing the finger and curling up in a victimized fetal position?

Often, when faced with the negative outcomes of our choices, we prefer to imagine that there always HAS… Read more...

Backstage at the Dove Awards

Last Thursday (April 19), the Dove Awards, gospel music’s Grammys, were held at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. I was lucky enough to be able to cover them, so I thought I’d share some quick takes on the experience.

The red carpet was inside the entrance of the theatre and I saw Mary Mary being interviewed, both ladies standing out… Read more...

Celebrating Hope’s Seven Year Journey – and Everything In-Between!

Time really goes by fast!

I can’t believe that this year marks the seventh year of Hope for Women’s journey. Talk about a leap of faith! May 2005 seems like it was only yesterday…

I’m really grateful that so many of you have stood by my side, and walked with me on this journey to give women what they need… Read more...