Staying Steady

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1 I came home not long ago from teaching a bible study in Houston. It was one of those times when I really sensed the Spirit using me, and I could see women responding to Him. I remember driving...

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...

Relating to My In-Laws

Nina’s* Story: Days after the birth of my son, my mother-in-law listed her grievances against my husband and me over the past years. Her guilt-ridden statements conveyed her unhappiness as well as my father-in-law’s with the lack of time we spent with...