Bethany Hamilton's Blog, page 16

Make the Most of This Christmas Season!

As we enter this season and anticipating spending time with family and friends we possibly haven’t seen in awhile because of the ruckus of 2020-2021 we will undoubtedly find ourselves with the opportunity to love, bless, encourage, enjoy, and we might even be annoyed, uncertain and face tension that has been hanging around. I want to encourage you to show up and be present in your relationships...

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Meet Pastor Bryan – A Faith Mentor and a Covid Story of Hope

A few years ago, we were introduced to Pastor Bryan through his relatable podcasts and vlogs. We really appreciate how he communicates and how clearly he teaches God’s Word (the Bible). Then last summer we had the opportunity to finally meet him face to face and we filmed our conversation about faith for the Deepen Your Faith Course which we are so excited to offer to everyone for FREE…

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Learning from Unstoppable Overcomers Nick, Mike, and Kate

I love meeting women and men at Beautifully Flawed and Forge retreats and I learn so much from these incredible people who have overcome so much. We love bringing you Stories of Hope on the blog from retreat attendees, and Unstoppable Life Program participants. When I step back and look at the amazing list of teachers and mentors that were my guests for the Unstoppable Life mini-courses I am...

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The Gift of Hospitality

Our theme for November is Blessing Others, which is a fun fit for a month that includes Giving Tuesday and Thanksgiving. November can brings reminders to take our eyes off of ourselves and look for ways to love, encourage, bless, and show gratitude. The amazing thing is that, so often, the more outward focused our hearts are the more joy and purpose we feel. The more we give, the more we receive.

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​Growing up with Adventure in Nature

Watch this video to learn more about my childhood and island adventure lifestyle. So much of the way I grew up I’m trying to pass along to my kids!

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I Survived

I have the privilege to tell my story a lot and encourage others to be overcomers…to be Unstoppable. My story is but one of many. Last year, I Am Second released a 9 minute video called “I Survived” that I want to share with you today. I Am Second is “a community that has discovered a different way to live,” people “learning to live for something greater than themselves.” *HEADS UP*

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Forgiveness

When I set out to develop my Unstoppable Life Courses for you I compiled a list of all the things that have helped me live an Unstoppable life. The courses are like tools in my tool belt that I hope will be in your tool belt also. One of my favorite courses, which I also consider one of the most important tools in life, is on Forgiveness. Forgiveness is so key to all core relationships.

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Stewardship of Your Body

“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” Psalm 139:13-14 Do you think of yourself as fearfully and wonderfully made? That is my hope for everyone! Your body is an incredible gift that only you can steward. Care for your body can be fun – not a burden or...

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Stewardship of Creation

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1) Let’s keep the steward conversation going. Today I want to focus on being good stewards, or caretakers, of creation. This big beautiful earth we call home is a GIFT. I am so blessed to live in one of the most magnificent corners of the globe – the natural beauty of Kauai is still breathtaking to me 30...

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Words of Encouragement on Stewardship Part 1: Finances

I have been given…my body, my relationships, my faith, my home, family, friendships, the beaches I enjoy, and even my finances. Approaching the things in my life as gifts from God helps me stay in a grateful mindset and empowers me to take good care of all I’ve been given. So let’s talk stewardship. Stewardship = the job of supervising or taking care of something. Today I want to focus...

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