Many of you have probably heard about the tragedy that has befallen the Steven Curtis Chapman family (if not, click here). For some reason, this has hit me really hard. First of all, as a parent, I can't even imagine the grief they are feeling (and this type of accident has always been such a personal fear of mine). Second, as a fan of SCC and his music, I just feel so personally touched by this - maybe it's part of being part of the body of Christ - we weep with those who weep. I started thinking about some of the songs that he has written and hope that he and his family can take comfort in them now. SCC is originally from Paducah, KY and when there was a school shooting there, he wrote a song, "With Hope" for the families in that tragedy. I'm sure he never dreamed how the words would be so applicable to his own life at the time. I have prayed for them so many times over these last couple of days and know that in a couple of hours, they will be having the viewing, and tomorrow the memorial service for their precious little Maria. Please pray for this family during this terribly difficult time.
