(in)courage Archives - Page 22 of 22

The power of “one” ~ a priceless blogging paycheck

by Robin | Nov 7, 2009 | (in)courage, Blogging, Encouragement, Faith, Personal

When I submitted a recent post for (in)courage, in spite of so desperately wanting to “get it right”, I felt like I blew it. Some posts and pieces I write with ease–they almost write themselves–but sometimes I labor with diligence only to...

Forever treasures

by Robin | Sep 29, 2009 | (in)courage, Compassion - India, Compassion International, Faith, Favorite things, Personal

Sometimes priceless treasure arrives sealed in an envelope. Yesterday I received a letter from Pinki, the little girl we sponsor but have yet to write about here. Meeting her, holding her hand, hugging her neck…and then having to let her return to her...

Unintentional lessons

by Robin | Aug 10, 2009 | (in)courage, Cancer is NOT okay!, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Memoir, Mothers and daughters, Personal

"I wanted you to see what real courage is….It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do."~ Atticus Finch, in Harper Lee's, "To Kill a...