Chilled to the bone. Not being a winter girl by any means, warm and balmy conditions are my top pick. But in my neck of the woods, a blanket of frigid temperatures paid another visit
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How a Bunch of Teenage Boys Unexpectedly Cured My Heartache
(I need to preface this with a short note. Today, January 20, is the 2nd anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis. Hard anniversaries bring heartache. And today I will remember the phone call that left
Read moreA Lesson in the Birdseed
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The old shed sits at the bottom of a gentle slope not far from the house. Its weathered barnwood stands in sharp contrast to the blanket of newly fallen snow. Inside,
Read moreWhen a Life of Abundance Becomes Too Much
Have you ever wondered why we’ve been blessed so richly? Why God chose us for such a life of abundance?
The answer can be found here:
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion. and your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11)
Read moreSnow Makes Everything Look Better Except White Cars & Pharisees
As I write, I’m doing something I don’t do very often—I’m looking out my window watching snow come down. Here in Arkansas we only get a few good snows each year. I don’t mean to
Read moreSnowflakes and Christians
Here in Florida, the weather is usually balmy by northern standards – even though many Floridians began the new year dressed in pants and jackets due to the recent cooler weather. While our northern neighbors
Read moreA Novel Way to Avoid Disappointment
Author par excellence Cecil Murphey shares a novel way to avoid disappointment: “If I expect certain behavior that I don’t get, I can become angry. Or I can change my expectations.” I might spend half a
Read moreFor When Your Heart’s Gone Cold
We’ve all been broken down and abused by the trials of this world. And at some time or another that brokenness has caused my heart to go cold. Relatable? I think so. Here’s the thing…
Read moreCold Hands, Warm Heart? Not Always…
If we want others to see Jesus Christ in us, then we need to make sure our words reflect His love, mercy, and grace. If we have a cold heart it won’t matter how warm our hands are to the touch, because whatever is in our heart will flow out and be spoken and heard by others.
Read moreWinter’s Promise. A Lesson.
It’s hard to imagine spring right now when most of the country has been experiencing record cold. My breath spouts a smoky halo and my hand sticks to the metal buckle of my dog’s collar
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