We all struggle with problems.  They seem to either make us stronger or wear us down. 

Erin Browning had remarkable faith.  She inspired everyone who came in contact with her.  She was able to see her struggles on earth from an eternal perspective.  Her joy and love for life even in the midst of fighting cancer were remarkable.  I've known the family for several years and asked Laurie if she would mind sharing part of Erin's life with you and some of the verses that were important to her. 

Mark Hall with Casting Crowns wrote a song out of his experience with Erin and Laurie.  It is track #2 on the Lifesong CD.  It's a great CD and is available at all Christian bookstores and most stores that carry music.

I hope that as you help your children memorize these verses that they provide strength in the storms that will come their way.

Psalm 119: 169-170  May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.  May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.

Proverbs 4:20-22 My son, pay attention to what I say;
listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

John 15:5-7 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.

James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Psalm 46:10  "Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Psalm 103:2-4 Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 4:12-13 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.