His hand reached out for mine on top of the sheets. And we held on tight. That grip that says, "Please don't let me go. If you let go I may fall." He was on his knees. I lay my head on my pillow, wondering what happened to the now-I-lay-me-down-to-sleep kinds of prayers. When did life twist to need these hopeless prayers of crying out and pouring ...
She leaned over the edge and peered into the deep, blue water. I could read the uncertainty and anxiety on her pudgy face. She looked back at me for reassurance and I pointed to the fountain on the shallow shelf of the pool. My two year old smiled. And she stepped into the water. We were at my parent's pool just a few miles from home. My ...
p> I'll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I've swallowed. I remember it all—oh, how well I remember— the feeling of hitting the bottom. But there's one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope. -Lamentations 3:19 As I was sitting over my newborn daughter in ICU, I prayed for ...
I love Top Chef (for those of you that aren't familiar with that show, it is a reality cooking competition on the Bravo channel). My freakish devotion to the show makes no sense to my husband since it is widely known that I don't cook well. I think he encourages my Foodie-Fan dreams because he wants some of the cooking techniques to rub ...
The last few weeks we've been praying for each other. This week we're extending this space to our families too. Tell us how we can pray for someone you love by leaving a comment. And before you post your words, take a moment to pray for the last request on the list. Sometimes courage simply means bringing others ...
“Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and Wait….” How many times has this refrain whispered in our ears over the past 19 years? We Waited through a two-year engagement before experiencing the joy of marriage. A decade of infertility followed as we endured 10 losses to miscarriage and unsuccessful adoption attempts. Then came the bitter ...
Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway for the Be Grateful tassel from the Nester! The comment chosen by the random number generator was from Nanna! She said... I am grateful for my family. We have been in tough financial times for several years and my family always stands behind us. God is so good! I am also grateful for people ...
My son, Elias, is 14-months and at that age where curiosity abounds. He is into EVERYTHING. As he explores, you can't miss that look of discovery. mischief, and wonder on his face. As he grows, I find myself continuing to have a better understanding of what Jesus meant in the story of him and the children (Luke 18:15-17): People were also bringing ...
Madison Atwood is a disabled 11-year old girl. For Christmas 2006, Madison's mom decided that Madison would paint a picture of a heart as a gift for her dad. An artist friend, Holly, outlined a heart in pencil. She gave Madison the paint brush (one color at a time) and Madison started to trace the outline in lots of bright colors. When Holly gave ...
This is our little version of a bulletin board...if you're looking for the new posts, just scroll on down. News! (in)courage is partnering with the Mocha Club to bring hope to child mothers in Africa. Read our kick-off post and find out how you can make a difference with us. We're still sold out of Lisa Leonard's By Grace ...
