Carol McAdams Moore Archives

A Quilt of Valor

July 20, 2017 Carol McAdams Moore Prayer, Thankfulness, Worship

“What will you make with this fabric?” Like most authors, I have a day job. My day job, at any given time, has had a different title… full time mom, teacher, and now an employee

The Legend of the Little Skirt Maker

April 20, 2017 Carol McAdams Moore Blog, Fire Starters, Missions, Relationships

Working in a fabric shop, I have the blessing of chatting with many who minister through sewing. Some make large quantities of pillowcases from novelty fabrics that will appeal to children who must endure the

Seeds of Love

February 16, 2017 Carol McAdams Moore Blog, Devotions, Fire Starters, Love, Prayer, Relationships, Thankfulness

The first gardening catalog of the season arrived the other day. Each page promises the most beautiful flowers and most luscious produce if only I order their seeds. Seeds offer the promise of something good.

The Legend of the Clothes Washers

January 19, 2017 Carol McAdams Moore Fire Starters, Missions

I sip my morning coffee and listen to the hum of the washing machine, thankful for the many physical comforts God has provided for my family. Our culture takes many things for granted, things such

Sharing the News about a Really Big Holiday

December 15, 2016 Carol McAdams Moore Christmas, Holiday, Relationships

I sat with my feet soaking in the warm water that sprayed from jets. The water rushed around my ankles and toes, calling me to relax a few minutes and forget about the hectic rush of shoppers

Willingness to Serve

November 17, 2016 Carol McAdams Moore Fire Starters, Missions, Thankfulness

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – About 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Perhaps you know a child who is on the autism

A Place to Rest

October 20, 2016 Carol McAdams Moore Fire Starters, Relationships, Rest

Are rest and relaxation the same thing? Recently, we attended a large, family gathering. People could leave their cares and concerns at the door. Everything had been planned: food, activities, and space to reconnect. It

Summer Family Memories – New School Year

August 18, 2016 Carol McAdams Moore Blog, Fire Starters, Missions, Who Am I?

I heard them. It was the gathering of neighborhood kids at the corner near my house. Their voices were louder and louder. Finally, I paused from working at my computer. What was happening? It was

Freedom to Pray

July 21, 2016 Carol McAdams Moore Faith, Prayer

I love July! Living close to an Air Force base, I love to see the procession of active duty and retired service personnel from all branches of the military at my church as they are recognized

The Nesting Grandma

March 17, 2016 Carol McAdams Moore Blog, Inspiration, Prayer, Quote, Relationships

I knew this season of life would come. I have looked forward to it with great anticipation. Now it is here (or almost here), and I am amazed at the impact it has