Broken & Hopeful

09/03/2026

There is something powerful about hearing how God has met women during these weekends.
"I always leave knowing I am loved and seen by my Creator."
Every retreat tells another story of God's faithfulness. We can't wait to see what He has in store this November.
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08/31/2026

For those new to this page, I’m Hannah Morrell, executive director and pastoral counselor at Broken & Hopeful. This ministry was birthed in the crazy call of God to do counseling and discipleship on a donation basis, with no fees or sliding scales. I get to work with a bunch of amazing people, and to treasure their stories and walk with them while Jesus heals and brings freedom. I also write blog posts, record podcasts, do retreats and conferences, write some books, as well as all the fun administrative things that keep the ministry functioning and legal.

We are 100% supported by donation, and I often talk with people who are shocked that we are celebrating our 10th anniversary this year in November. I am pretty surprised too, as I realize it’s the worst business plan in the world! But God, who makes the impossible happen, continues to carry us through.

I live in Colorado with my fantastic husband (who has kindly put up with me for 19 years now) and two kids (who are both almost teens now), as well as my goofy Aussiedoodle dog. Our life is not perfect or without difficulty, but I love our messy, beautiful life.

The ministry is my place of growth, as I go deeper with Jesus myself as I listen to others and ask Him for wisdom. I’m so grateful He is the counselor, and not me!

Check out our website for more information, free resources and to connect with me and see what’s planned this year. You can also donate to support the amazing work God is doing here at Broken & Hopeful.
www.brokenandhopeful.com

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

So, someone around here (that would be me) thought it would be a fun idea to get a puppy after our sweet old dog died this year. And don’t get me wrong, he is a cute little bu**er. Right now, though, after several nights of sleep deprivation trying to get him housetrained, I am questioning most of my decision. Instead of moving into regret, I’m reminded again of the importance of choosing our choices.

Throughout life there are choices we have made, and many more that are made for us without our blessing or input. We often want to get angry, sad or depressed about whatever choice has been made for us, and sometimes we do it about our own decisions as well. I have been stopped in my tracks though when God asks me if I will choose to follow Him in whatever it is, even if I don’t like it. I would much rather throw a fit about it, and sulk in my disappointment. But if I choose my choices, I can change my attitude, and take advantage of the power Jesus’ indwelling Life brings to whatever situation it is.

You see, nothing is too big or too much for Him. Not a rejection or betrayal, not a tough marriage or a difficult child, not an unwanted move to a place we don’t want to go or a mess of a world that presents itself every morning upon our arising. If I invite Him into my mess, I am able to choose my choices and let Him be enough for each need throughout it. I want to be led by my Shepherd, following His gentle voice as it leads me through things I don’t think I can make it through. Even when the world looks dark and everywhere we look is something terrible, we can still have hope that He will be enough. So, we focus on showing up for our lives in whatever small way we can, inviting Him into each moment.

Read the rest of the post here: https://www.brokenandhopeful.com/blog/choosing-your-choices

08/26/2026

Jesus invites us to abide in Him—not strive harder.
Our women's retreat is an opportunity to step away from the noise, rest in His presence, and rediscover the abundance He freely offers.
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08/21/2026

One of my husband’s firefighter friends had a terrible accident a couple of weeks ago, falling 50 feet in a training exercise and suffering traumatic brain injury along with lots of other wounds. One of the crew has been sending out updates on his status as he remained in the hospital and they evaluated spinal cord injuries, brain function, etc. He is on a positive trend, but the wins are so small that you can miss them sometimes. The thing that struck me was the update from the firefighter in which he said that the doctor had told him they need to compare things week-to-week rather than day-to-day. When we examine the wins and losses for one day, it can seem negative or nonexistent. But when we compare where he was a week ago to where he is today, there is a positive trajectory that displays growth and healing.

I think this is true for our lives as well, even if we are not healing from a traumatic brain injury. We can look at one day and believe things are worse, that we have gone downhill, or that we have not experienced any growth. But when we compare things week-to-week, month-to-month or year-to-year, we can begin to see infinitesimal changes that add up to major change over time. God’s call is that we keep coming to Him, over and over again in dependence. He is the One who heals, causes to grow, and brings change. Jesus reminds us that every day is a new beginning, a new day to see His mercy and grace in our lives.