I recently found myself in the midst of a possible house purchase. I don’t remember ever thinking, “Hey, I think I’m ready to go look for a house.” I just woke up one day and
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Waiting in the Fast Lane of Life
Waiting is hard for me. I read of Sarah waiting for Isaac, Anna waiting for the Messiah, and Elizabeth waiting for John, and I’m amazed. I mean, can you believe Sarah waited about thirty years for a baby? Thirty years? I have a hard time waiting for my nails to dry!
Read morePromises Delayed: Finding rest for the promise
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise. 2 Peter 3:9 Our lives are written like the great American novel, one moment at a time. There was a family who desperately desired a child but
Read moreIn the Busyness — You Can Create!
This summer our family had the most magical vacation, but now we are in the busyness. The magic had nothing to do with the destination, but for seven days we immersed ourselves in each other.
Read morePreparation for the Coming Winter (Of the Soul)
by Nan Jones The roar and clanking of the farm tractor echoed across the mountain holler. A patterned grid from the tractor’s path gleamed in the sunlight as it covered the field, following the curve
Read more5 Ways to Stay in Touch With God
I don’t know about you, but those lazy days of summer didn’t feel all that lazy to me. And now that they’re winding down, the fall frenzy seems to be upon us. Fall is my
Read moreSummer Porch Reality
So many times we look at what others have and our innocent looks turn to coveting, when in actuality, even if we had what the others had, we wouldn’t be able to use them.
Read moreYour Pep Talk
Be encouraged! Take heart! While it may seem that the world has blind-sided you today lookout! You’re coming back around. Sometimes in life, we need pep talks. Aptly spoken words that lend us the courage to get
Read moreKeepsake Friends by Verna Bowman
Spending time with friends is an extravagant gift . . . You know, the kind of friends who love to chat over God and miracles and the deep meaning of life . . . those kind.
Read moreCoffee, Rocking Chair, and a Squirrel
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I grabbed a fresh cup of coffee, its hefty aroma calling to me from an ocean of deep thoughts. I stepped out onto my porch. Settling into my rocking chair, I
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