She flew away as her wings took flight when I opened our front door. Inside the edge of my wreath, I found the beginnings of her nest. I realized our constant door activity was a
Read more3 Benefits for Abiding Under God’s Wings
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The Heart of Hope
February 1976. New York City. Most of my friends know the story of how a transplanted New Yorker became a southern girl—after twelve impressionable years living in one of the largest cites in the world.
Read moreHope in the Sticky middle
A previous picnicker must have left a smudge of something sweet along the table edge. A drop of jelly or a splash of lemonade. The source didn’t really matter, but I watched as an exploring
Read moreJesus is Our Hope in the Dark
Have you ever found yourself in the dark without electricity? If you live in areas where storms can knock out your power in an instant, perhaps your answer is yes. Seems everywhere I’ve lived, with
Read moreGod’s Mercy Will End When Pigs Fly
In an uncertain world, there’s an undeniable hope in God’s love and mercy. An unshakable anchor for our soul. I remember the day well. A frenzy of emotions strangled my spirit. Tears soaked my face.
Read moreWhen friends become “the face of god”
” . . . Friends become the face of God to one another – the face of grace, of delight, of mercy.”* Several months ago, I was asked to serve in a new capacity. I
Read moreThe Mystery of Fireflies and Faithful Friends
Fireflies and faithful friends? Don’t you love them? We watch and wait for them every summer. For me, fireflies and friends go together like barbeques, campfires, and boat rides around winding lakes that never seem
Read moreAdvice from a Friend
If the words would come, I would tell you about friendship and advice, and how I recently changed my perspective. You see, a few years ago I received advice from friends who knew me well
Read moreGod’s Beautiful Foothills from America’s Driveway
My family heritage holds roots in small town America. America Maxfield, my maternal grandmother, lived in a small town in the foothills of Virginia, Big Stone Gap, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains.
Read moreProof Through the night
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Does your mind sometimes
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