Author Archives: thelivinghopeblog

About thelivinghopeblog

Crystal and Stephen Wade, owners of Hope Streams, received a commission from the Father to connect the generations to Him and to each other so that they can: Start well. Live well. Recover well. Build well. Finish well. As part of that commission, they release materials to assist people of all ages in connecting to The Perfect Parent. The couple carries the Father's passion to position the next generation to be grounded in His truth and love so they can fly in the Spirit. To that end, their family launched Let’s Wade In, a media portal, which is both a community for children, tweens and teens to be mentored and a tool for parents and caregivers to anchor students in truth and love so they can fly in the Spirit. They have three wonderful sons. www.hopestreams.net

SURPRISED by Father’s Compassionate Intervention

Posted on March 1, 2019 by thelivinghopeblog

Fatigued by a battle I didn’t know I was in, the only reaction I could manage was to keep putting one foot in front of the other. My son and I remained grid-locked in an impasse over an issue with … Continue reading →

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Grace of Unity for LIFE

Posted on February 21, 2019 by thelivinghopeblog

“New York City in the 19th Century probably surpassed all others in political corruption and depraved popular culture; often the two were bound up together. One aspect of that depravity related to the extent and popularity of abortion, especially among the … Continue reading →

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Destiny Calls YOUR Name in December!

Posted on November 30, 2018 by thelivinghopeblog

All time is not created equal. An opportunity awaits you, and it’s better than a Christmas present.  May you recognize this opportune moment, which is a kairos time, and move forward with the King as your heart prepares Him room. … Continue reading →

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Pure JOY!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by thelivinghopeblog

Joy is an essential fruit of the Holy Spirit. A world in seeming 24/7 crisis, personal distress, diligent labor, and troubles facing family and friends make joy appear irrelevant at best, unattainable at worst. Babies! When a baby is loved … Continue reading →

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SECRET to Move from Accidental to Intentional Parenting

Posted on October 19, 2018 by thelivinghopeblog

Traditional parenting methods tell us to start training and to start it with the child. May I share some hard-won wisdom with you? Repeatedly, as I found myself up against a brick wall trying to get my children to embrace … Continue reading →

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PURE Revolution!

Posted on October 5, 2018 by thelivinghopeblog

What is pure and holy to our Heavenly Father is targeted for destruction by His ancient enemy. With light from above, we can see where the true battle lies, as darkness has shrouded it on earth, in the air waves … Continue reading →

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Can’t Train THIS Dragon, 2

Posted on August 10, 2018 by thelivinghopeblog

If you recognize this in your family, you’re dealing with strongholds. Almost 100% of the time, these strongholds did not start with your children, but rather in previous generations which is why they have such strong holds. Another way these … Continue reading →

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Can’t Train THIS Dragon?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by thelivinghopeblog

Have you tried everything to get your child to do something that must be done to no avail? We’re talking things that must be done. Civility. Help at home. Safety. Schoolwork. Maybe you’ve attempted to give positive feedback, to give … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of the LORD with Our Children’s Spirits

Posted on June 28, 2018 by thelivinghopeblog

I love the true stories in Scripture which go epic. The sure fire way to ascertain if the story will go epic quickly is contained in these key words: “The Spirit of the Lord came upon. . . .” For … Continue reading →

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Help, My Children are Healthy!

Posted on June 21, 2018 by thelivinghopeblog

Parenting is no easy task. Raising children spirit first takes much work as it demands engagement to build them intentionally. Honestly, when we’ve nurtured our children’s spirits, they are in better shape than we are (in many areas). Father has … Continue reading →

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