Welcome to Where Hope Abounds!
If you're looking for spiritual encouragement based on Biblical truths, you've come to the right place! Through Marcie's music (Gray Dove Ministries), several friends who are published authors, and The Selah Retreat, a place of rest in beautiful Dandridge, TN, nestled between two lakes, we hope you find a quiet place to find rest and refreshment here.
Welcome to Where Hope Abounds… the place where you can find hope, rest, and inspiration!
Life gets heavy, doesn't it? Whether you're in a place where the waves just keep crashing down, you're recovering from a traumatic life event, or you're just weary… we hope you find something to bring you joy while you're here.
Marcie Gray Curtis is a Christian music artist and inspirational speaker who has traveled the world sharing her testimony and encouraging others. She is a cancer survivor, a wife and mother and a genuine person not afraid to share her story. So many times, she's been told, “That story needs to go in your book!” So in addition to the albums she's recorded as a solo artist, her book is on the list of her many projects in progress!
THE SELAH RETREAT, inspired by dear friends from Marcie's younger years, is a beautiful home in Dandridge, Tennessee, quietly nestled between Douglas and Cherokee Lakes. It is open year-round to short term guests who want a place to simply rest and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Less than an hour's drive from McGee-Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee, The Selah Retreat is in the perfect location to visit Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Cades Cove, the Blue Ridge Parkway and so much more. Bring the entire family… this home will sleep 8 comfortably. Rent a pontoon or jet skis and spend a day basking in the sun, enjoying the gorgeous views on the water, watching the eagles dive down to catch fish. Visit Dollywood Theme Park or Splash Country and make some unforgettable memories with the family! Book your stay now by calling (865) 350-2224 or fill out the form on the Contact Page to request the dates you'd like!
You are WORTHY TO BE LOVED! If you're not convinced, pick up this book, authored by a dear friend and pastor's wife, Jean Branson Shepard. As you read through each chapter, you will discover the truth you may have needed to hear for many years… God loves you and has a plan for your life. He wants to help you become the person He intended for you to be! If this resonates with you and you need encouragement today, check out Worthy to be Loved!
Finally… there is ALWAYS HOPE. If you're struggling right now, please take a moment to visit FIND HOPE. We have spent many hours compiling resources for many of life's challenges, and we want to share them with you. You are never alone… and if you need encouragement, please feel free to reach out. We would love to connect you with resources that will lift your spirits and help you feel supported and loved… because you are worthy!