There's Still Hope of the Carolinas

02/14/2026

Roses. Sweet Chocolates & Love 💕

02/07/2026

We Belong Here
Written by Debra J. Hopkins

We are not mistakes in the margins,
not footnotes scribbled out in fear.
We are stories written in full sentences,
voices meant to be heard, not erased.

We rise each morning carrying courage
most will never have to name—
choosing truth over silence,
breathing in a world that questions our right to exist.

Our names are not trends.
Our lives are not debates.
Our bodies are not battlegrounds
for someone else’s comfort.

We love.
We grieve.
We laugh, worship, work, and dream—
just as deeply, just as fiercely, just as human.

Equality is not permission.
It is recognition.
It is the simple, sacred truth
that no one must earn their right to be.

So let justice learn our pronouns.
Let laws catch up to love.
Let faith remember
that dignity was never meant to be rationed.

We are still here.
We have always been here.
And we are not going anywhere—
because belonging is not granted.

It is inherent.

02/01/2026

With all this frigid weather, let’s pray for our homeless community. 

01/05/2026

These gems are now available on Amazon.com

I hope you’ll support my ministry by purchasing a copy—and please consider leaving a review. Your support truly means more than you know.

01/05/2026

Finally,

After missing the holiday season due to technical issues, everything has now been resolved. My children’s book, Hope & Acceptance: Savannah’s Story, is officially available in both paperback and eBook on Amazon.com.
I hope you’ll support my ministry by purchasing a copy—and please consider leaving a review. Your support truly means more than you know.

12/05/2025

🎨 Calling College Art Students!

I’m looking for a talented student artist who would like to create 23 soft-pencil style illustrations for my upcoming children’s book, Gingerbread Land.

This is a wonderful opportunity to build your portfolio and receive full credit for your creative work in a published book.

If you’re interested, please message me for details. I’d love to connect with someone who has a passion for storytelling and whimsical, child-friendly art.

[email protected]
Attn. Debra

10/11/2025

Look in the Mirror - Kindle version is now available on Amazon… Paperback and Hardcover will become available October 16th… If you’ve read any of my books. I would be truly grateful if you could take a few moments to leave a on review on Amazon. Your feedback helps others discover the books and support my work as an author. Thank you so much.

How to Leave a Review:

Log In: Sign in to your Amazon account.

Find the Book: Search for the book you’d like to review.

Go to the Product Page: Click on the book title.

Locate Reviews: Scroll down to the “Customer Reviews” section.

Write Your Review: Click “Write a product review.”

Rate the Book: Select a star rating (1–5 stars).

Share Your Thoughts: Write at least 20 words sharing your experience or insight about the book.

Optional Media: You can add photos or videos if you like.

Submit: Click Submit to post your review.

08/20/2025

📚 Upcoming Book Release 📚

I’m excited to share that my newest book, Discipleship: The Call, Purpose, & Spiritual Commitment, will be released September 1st on Amazon!

You can also request a personally signed copy by purchasing directly from me at [email protected]—just include your full name and mailing address. Simply scan the QR code below to purchase.

Pricing:
Hardcover (Full Color): $18.85

Paperback: $7.50

📖 A Glimpse Inside – Subject Four: Understanding Discipleship Today

Discipleship today goes beyond church walls and Sunday services. In our fast-paced and diverse world, it’s about authentically living your faith in every area of life—at home, at work, in school, and in the community.

It means allowing the love, truth, and grace of Jesus to guide your actions, decisions, and relationships. A teacher who prays for their students, shows kindness under pressure, and fosters integrity is living discipleship. A business leader who treats others with fairness and upholds strong ethics demonstrates faith in action.

Modern discipleship is Christ’s presence in everyday spaces—coffee shops, classrooms, boardrooms, and beaches. It’s visible not only in what we say, but in how we live, lead, and love.

08/20/2025

📚 NEW BOOK RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 1 📚

I’m thrilled to announce my newest book:
✨ Discipleship: The Call, Purpose, & Spiritual Commitment

✨Available on Amazon September 1st!
📌 Want a SIGNED copy? Email me at [email protected] with your full name and mailing address.

📲 Scan the QR code to purchase!
💵 Hardcover (Full Color): $18.85
💵 Paperback: $7.50

📖 Sneak Peek – Understanding Discipleship Today

Discipleship isn’t just in the church—it’s how we live, work, and love every day.
From the classroom to the coffee shop, discipleship is living Christ’s presence through kindness, integrity, and compassion.

It’s not just what we say—it’s how we live.

✨ COMING THIS WINTER
📗 Look in the Mirror: Surviving Life’s Challenges, Aging, and Transgender – My 2nd memoir + anthology on aging.

📘 Hope & Acceptance: Embracing Identity, Celebrating Diversity, and Growing in Love – Encouraging teens & young adults to embrace who they are.

📙 Hope & Acceptance: Savannah’s Story – A heartwarming children’s book for ages 5–12, perfect for the holidays.

07/25/2025

📚✨ Help Rev. Debra Bring These Children’s Books to Life! ✨📚

I’m launching a $5,000 fundraising campaign to help cover illustration and marketing costs for three powerful and uplifting children’s books that celebrate identity, inclusion, and unconditional love. I’ve written these books to inspire young hearts—especially those who need to know they are seen, loved, and enough just as they are.

🎨 Your gift will go directly toward:
✔️ Paying a professional illustrator
✔️ Spreading these stories through marketing & outreach

💖 Ways You Can Give:
💵 Cash App: $tshcharlotte3
✉️ Mail a Check:

Make payable to: There’s Still Hope of the Carolinas

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Every gift—no matter the size—helps us get closer to putting these books in the hands of children and families who need them most.

🙏 Thank you for believing in this mission. Let’s make a difference together.

06/23/2025

Subject: Urgent Help Needed for Our Sister, Chastity J. Boswick

Dear Beloved Community,

I am reaching out with an urgent appeal on behalf of my dear sister and fellow advocate, Chastity J. Boswick, a courageous transgender woman who is currently facing a serious financial crisis.

Chastity has been a light in so many lives—a woman of quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering resilience.
Despite the many challenges she has endured, she has continued to stand in truth and grace. But today, Chastity is in urgent need of our help.

She is at immediate risk of losing her housing, lacking funds for food, daily living expenses, and vital healthcare. The situation is critical, and without swift support, she may face devastating consequences.

As members of a community rooted in love, justice, and radical compassion, we cannot let her face this moment alone.

We are asking for your help to raise funds to support Chastity’s:
Emergency housing

Food and daily essentials

Transportation and personal safety needs

Access to medical and mental health care

If you are able to donate, no matter the amount, please know that your gift can be life-changing for Chastity. It will provide not only material support but also a powerful message: You are not forgotten. You are loved. You belong.

To donate: https://gofund.me/571387ea
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If giving financially isn’t possible right now, we ask you to share this message, lift her in prayer, and surround her with your love and support.

Let us be the community that holds each other up when life becomes too heavy to carry alone.

With faith, hope, and unwavering solidarity,

Rev. Debra J. Hopkins
Founder, There’s Still Hope of the Carolinas

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