Life’s Most Urgent Question

I was reading an article the other day that proposed “life’s most urgent question”. It was not… 1) Where is the best sale today? 2)Who is the prettiest/sexiest/wealthiest person alive? 3) What is the most lucrative career? It was…. What...

Strong Enough – February 2012

I used to attend a class at a local gym called “Power.”  We did dynamic weight lifting and by the end of the class almost every muscle in my body was shaking.  After weeks of training, I started seeing real results!  I could lift my kids and...

Running Inspiration

The NYC Half Marathon is coming up on March 18.  (We still have a few bibs left if you would like to join us!)  As a race approaches, I often ponder how important the runners are to our organization.  The funds raised by our runners are critical to sustaining and...

It’s a Small World

In just one week 16 families and 34 staff/volunteers will meet in Orlando for an amazing Inheritance of Hope Legacy Retreat. We will travel from Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, Michigan, Kansas, New York, Georgia, and...

Beginning to See Clearly: January 2012

Who doesn’t love a quick fix?  Our culture is often criticized for its impatient desire for instant gratification, yet ancient stories in the Bible are full of quick fixes.  Jesus’ miracles feed thousands, calm storms, heal severe diseases, exorcise demons, and even...

A Family Fiesta!

 Team IOH participated in the Disney Marathon Weekend last weekend in Orlando, FL.  Runners participated in the marathon, half-marathon, Goofy’s challenge and the 5K.  Today, Kasandra Spears will tell us of her family’s experience in participating in the...

A New Suitcase!

I have a great job. I get to meet beautiful families that are faced with some difficulties and plan a dream vacation for them. The absolute BEST part of my job is the phone call when I tell them it is their turn to go on this dream vacation. Many people cry. They all...

Disney Weekend 2012

Team IOH will be represented in four of the five 2012 Disney Marathon weekend events coming up this weekend!  We are excited that an IOH family that attended the November 2010 NYC Legacy Retreat will be participating in the 5K! The Spears family will be running...