Four weeks from today, the first wave of Move-Ins take place at UVA. Other universities around the state and across the land welcome new students and the prayers of a million+ mothers and fathers are poured out on behalf of their sons and daughters. A combination of happy anticipation and anxiety propel those prayers. If... Continue Reading →
If you are reading this post and have a rising freshman or first year, you have much to be gained by following this link and scrolling through our long list of Move-In Day tips! Although Move-In Day Tips were originally written for moms of rising UVA "first years" they include many ideas that can also... Continue Reading →
Rejoice with those who rejoice: MomsHOOpray and University of Praying Moms rejoice with those families experiencing the excitement and celebration of upcoming college graduations, or the anticipation of launching a college freshman in the fall! Many prayers have preceded these young men and women, and many of these students have fed and grown their faith and will continue... Continue Reading →
"Prayer lays hold of God’s plan and becomes the link between His will and its accomplishment on earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given the privilege of being the channels of the Holy Spirit’s prayer." ~ Elisabeth Elliot ~ As we head into a new semester for our college students, we want to join God our Father -- who... Continue Reading →
The last two years presented a stretch of trials I did not see coming. Today, I had coffee with a friend who stood beside me during this season. She asked me what insights I had from the journey. I mentioned that the committed prayers of her, my sisters at U. of Praying Moms, and many others changed... Continue Reading →
