The following updated post features Alyson Lee, UVA Class of 2020. Her story is an inspiration; it reminds us that God can use all things for our students' good and His glory—when we pray. (And it's a reminder that all newly registered Moms, current Moms, or Moms with graduates can ask for emergency prayer to be solicited from... Continue Reading →
As we think about and pray for our Hoos—whether they are undergrads, alumni, or doing graduate studies—we need to be spiritually ready, at the drop of a hat. Emily Van Dixhoorn, one of our amazing MomsHooPray, creatively highlights Ephesians 6:10-18 with spy movie analogies. Ready For Battle will jump-start your imagination; each one of us can be... Continue Reading →
Bleary eyed from just waking up, I trudged to the kitchen to make my morning Darjeeling, a strong black tea. I like it black—just plain tea, no milk—but also with a little something to sweeten it up. (Living for five years in London never convinced me that milk and tea go together.) I sat down... Continue Reading →
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 When it comes to advocating and supporting our HOOs while they live through hard times, we MomsHooPray are tough. (Think Xena Warrior Princess tough, just without the mean face!) Since... Continue Reading →
When I was 5, I got caught sneaking into my lovable neighbor's home in order to get a fistful of candy from the dish I knew she kept on her coffee table. Hmmm...maybe she was the first person to pray for me. Or maybe it was the lady across the street who I—at the ripe... Continue Reading →
We now live in the house I wrote about below —"The Burleson CharlottesVilla"— where friends and family come to "cozy down." But believe me, the whole process wasn't exactly a warm and cozy, relaxing experience! God saw us through many decisions, setbacks, delays, and "issues." And now, we are incredibly grateful every day for each... Continue Reading →
