By Michelle Martin and Hope Komarynsky Love. Around this time of year, that word is often associated with shades of red and pink, conversation hearts, chocolate, and exchanging valentines. Though these are simple forms of expression, we can all appreciate the motivations of care and thoughtfulness behind the gestures. Something rather small still helps us to [...]
By Michelle Martin and Hope Komarynsky Is there any reason to have hope going into 2021? After 2020, many of us are weary and unsettled. No one has remained unaffected. Understandably, our foundation feels a tad off-balance. Usually, history helps us expect what’s ahead, but THIS new year seems different. To declare 2020 emotionally, relationally, spiritually, [...]
By Michelle Martin Christmas!! It’s the Giving Season and we’re all asking ourselves, “What is the best gift I can possibly give?" Would you roll your eyes if I said, “You!”? Probably. Yet, are you not a more precious treasure than all diamonds ever created? You are intricately and wonderfully made. YOU are an [...]
Wichita, Kan. (October 28, 2020) -- The HopeNet board of directors announced Christiane Doom has been appointed as the new Executive Director, effective January 9, 2021. Christiane Doom has served as part of HopeNet’s leadership team as Development Director since August 2019. She will take over the position from Dalene Johnson, who is serving as Interim Executive Director. Dalene will resume her role as Administrative Director at HopeNet in January. Christiane has [...]
By Michelle Martin Coaching Coordinator As the Coaching Coordinator for HopeNet in Wichita, Kansas, I am often asked to give examples of reasons someone would benefit from working with a coach. In my experience, there is a common experience to most people in one season or another throughout their lives. One word that seems to [...]
