Coming from a place of healing and reconciliation, it is hard to put into words the gratitude that my husband and I feel towards Mark at Hope for Life and his biblical counsel in our marriage. After experiencing infidelity and brokenness, we didn’t know where to turn. By the grace of God, a friend shared Mark’s contact information with us and we started in counsel individually and as a couple. Mark spoke the truth and guided us to rely on Jesus and His Word, when we needed it the most. We Continue Reading
Joy In The Midst Of Suffering (Testimony)
[ Counseling Testimony ] This year found many of us wondering what the Lord was doing in the world. Each of us were forced to reflect, examine, and question in ways we hadn’t imagined. On a personal level, the pandemic was the least of my worries as I watched the landscape of my life crumble. My struggling marriage deteriorated. I’d become an empty nester having poured myself into raising six children and my job came to a complete stop as many experienced. Little did I know that the Continue Reading
Overwhelmed With Life (Testimony)
Five years ago I walked into Mark’s office. I had been a believer for over 29 years and married 24 years. I knew I needed better counseling from the Word of God. I was feeling so overwhelmed and disappointed by my home circumstances. Yet I also knew God’s Word gives us everything we need for daily living. I needed help! For months, I had been crying myself to sleep every single night. I had been sad for months. Grief had overwhelmed me. Disappointment and death surrounded us. My Continue Reading
Nightmare To Hope
One woman's story of God's faithfulness in her life, and how His Word brought true and lasting healing to a grievous situation. From Nightmare To Hope ... It was September of 2010. I had just experienced the worst nightmare a person could have. My husband of 24 years had told me he didn’t want to be married to me anymore. I can’t begin to explain how deeply I was hurt by this revelation. After talking with my pastor, he referred me to Mark Baker, as he trusted his counsel and knew I would Continue Reading