Anchor of our Soul

“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” (I Corinthians 5:1) Approximately ten years ago, one of my dear friends, Jodi, was diagnosed with cancer. When she...

Replacing Insecurity with Security

“Even if my mother and father abandon me, the Lord will take care of me.”              Psalm 27:10 A number of years ago I poured my energy and heart into multiple work projects. I felt satisfied contributing to the “internal” part of daily work and growing the...

The Psalms: Pour Out Your Heart Spring 2020

Join our contributors to the Sacred Story blog this fall as we gain insight on praying through the ups and downs of our stories using the Psalms as our guide. Sign up to receive the posts via email on the right-hand side of the home...
My Baby’s Name

My Baby’s Name

Christina’s* Story: I will never forget the buzz of the vacuum. Nor will I forget the insensitive nurse informing me, “this part shouldn’t hurt” as she forcefully pressed down on my abdomen while the life-sustaining water poured out, splashing on the floor. My...
Releasing My Daughter

Releasing My Daughter

April’s* Story: We moved to Texas from a small town in the north east. It was a tough move for our four kids, especially our 17-year-old daughter Ellie. It seemed everything she tried did not work out. After trying and trying and not feeling like God was...