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It’s a surprise party!

by Holley Gerth  •   Aug 12, 2010  •   120 Comments  •  
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(in)courage beach house party photo by Stephanie Bryant You open the (in)courage beach house door. It's uncharacteristically quiet.

"Hmm," you wonder, "What's going on…"

And before you can finish the sentence, we jump out from behind couches and doors, yelling "Surprise!" at the top of our lungs, surrounding you with hugs, and showering you with gifts.

After all, it's your birthday.

You didn't know?

Well, it's (in)courage's birthday.

And YOU are (in)courage.

We talked long and hard about how to celebrate this milestone. Those many hours of conversation and scheming all come down to one little phrase.

Loving on you.

A year ago, we opened the doors of the beach house and invited you in. Since then we've laughed together around the kitchen table, wiped away tears during late-night talks on the couch, and listened to God's voice together while we sat on the deck as the day began.

We've made memories. We've formed new friendships.

In the middle of this glorious God-dream, we've found each other.

That's worth celebrating.

And one day is not enough.

Oh, girl, this is just the beginning.

Ready to hear more?

We're kicking off 30 Days of Giveaways.

(in)125x250-30days You see, it just so happens that the National Day of Encouragement is September 12th. One month from now. So we'll be counting down to it. And the big, exciting news about (in)courage that is coming soon.

{The suspense is killing us. It's so good!}

So let's get started.

By Grace Alone - Lisa Leonard The first giveaway is Lisa Leonard's By Grace Alone necklace (because that is the only way the amazing past year has happened)!

To enter, just link to the About Me page on your blog by 10pm EST. If you don't have a blog, leave a comment sharing a bit about yourself. And please take a moment to visit the person before you and introduce yourself in her comment section. Let's spend some time hanging out today.

And while you're at it – grab yourself some 30 Days of Giveaways blog button bling. It's over there on our side bar and it comes in three fun sizes. Spread the word, invite a friend, the more the merrier!

We're so grateful for the last year, for you, for a God who makes dreams come true.

by Holley Gerth

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