231. A Story of Faith, Hope and Love in Loss — Diane Herman

Have you ever met someone and just be in awe of their faith? They have walked through many hard circumstances, but they come out on the other side stronger in their faith than ever before. 

I am so excited for you to hear from Diane Herman. She is one of the contributors to the *Mothers Like Me book by Angie Green that we talked about last time on the podcast. Her story is so powerful. She has walked through lots of loss and I am going to let her share her story. But what I think is so amazing is how God has redeemed it in such a beautiful way. She is going to tell you about her ministry and her non-profit. I think you are going to learn so much from Diane, especially when God says no to your prayer.

To learn more the contributors for the *Mothers Like Me, please click the following link. You will be able to see pictures of each of the authors as well as learn about their ministries and books!

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Angie’s new book: *Mothers Like Me. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/mpj6vqm/mothers-like-me-book-giveaway-2

Other important Links:

• Link to Depth Podcast Episode 230: I talk with Angie Green and Linda Stirling about the *Mothers Like Me book.
• Link to Depth Podcast Episode 194: Angie’s first episode on my podcast where we discuss her book, *A Mother Like Me She was a part of my STRENGTH acrostic series and we highlight the letter G: Give God Praise Even As Your Heart Breaks.
• Link for Depth Podcast Episode 53: My first interview with Kathe Wunnenberg about her book, *Grieving the Child I Never Knew and *Hopelifter back in 2000. I love how she encourages other women.
• Link for Depth Podcast Episode 145: Check out my second interview with Kathe Wunnenberg, God’s Connections are Powerful and Timing is Perfect. Love the special story of how Kathe became my mentor!
• Link for Depth Podcast Episode 198: My interview with Karen Hacker, another contributor to Angie’s new book. We highlight her powerful story of hope and loss. and how God used Romans 8:28 in her life.

Book Recommendation: *Holding onto Hope by Nancy Guthrie

Diane Herman’s family started the non-profit organization called House of Hope in Northern Colorado in 2009. Her family took the project to Guatemala after a short term mission trip in 2011. The poverty, desperation and despair had a huge impact on their family. They were familiar with loss, suffering and heartbreak. Their middle daughter Hope was 9 when she was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, cancer of the bone. She suffered unbelievably in her battle. Through it, she had a faith that never wavered. She trusted the will of God, and that He was in control. After fighting for 18 months, she went home to live with her Savior.

A year later, House of Hope was born. When we saw the many children who were alone and suffering in Guatemala, it impacted our family in a way only God can orchestrate. He fulfilled His promise trading beauty for ashes. Hope’s legacy lives on as her life serves as the passion behind our ministry. We have been able to serve the people of Guatemala and point them to Christ, the source of our love and strength. To learn more, check out their website: houseofhope.life

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