I love the way the trees sway between the seasons… How muggy nights mingle with a slight chill or how a firefly’s light fades as he waves goodbye one last time. I’m reminded there’s so
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Worth Repeating
Some stories are worth repeating again and again: “Is Dad still living?” “No, your dad died a few years ago. However, before he died, he became a Christian.” Following that brief reply, I supplied my
Read moreHow I Find Peace When Bunnies and Sparrows Fall
Finding peace in nature’s sad situations isn’t easy… While I’ve considered thoughts about my being a fraud, the question and answer of how I find peace when bunnies and sparrows fall have piqued my brain
Read moreGod’s Strength—Our Hope
God’s strength, our hope—a promise for the present When needs overwhelm with no answers in sight, look to Yahweh-Jireh, Yahweh Provides. If control disappears and power eludes, trust in El-Shaddai, God Almighty. Because
Read moreLittle Armored One
“Your armadillo basket sold first,” I said as my husband added another item to our yard sale. My gloating didn’t help my husband’s pained expression. He looked as if I’d sold a family pet.
Read moreLittle Elephants—Big Difference
“No matter how old you are, you can still find ways to help.” That insight belonged to eight-year-old Cee Cee Creech. She raised more than $3,400 in pledges for tornado victims in Joplin, Missouri, by
Read moreHow to Tackle Hard Things
You don’t want to do it. It’s hard. You don’t know if you can. It’s not just hard—it’s too hard. For you. You’re afraid. What if you don’t succeed? Fail? Maybe you’ve been asked to
Read moreSeeking Truth in the Mystery of Next Tomorrow
While walking with my girlie dogs this morning, my thoughts settled on another peculiar topic. Seeking Truth in the Mystery of Next Tomorrow— What can I say? Sometimes there’s nothing one can do but sleuth
Read moreFlowers, Berries, and Tadpoles
A few years ago, I joined an internet social media site, kicking and screaming all the way. Well, perhaps not that extreme, but I put it off a long time while several urged me to
Read more#Papertownstrong
#Papertownstrong. You’ll see these words on car windows, on store kiosks and church signs scattered throughout my small town. They are words both of desperation and of hope. Canton, NC is a small town in
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