The earthy aroma of baking cornbread fills the kitchen. I stir the simmering pot of white chicken chili, inhaling the delectable fragrances, a balm for my soul. Despite the thermostat set at 71° and the
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Soccer, Shoes, and Faith: Growing Room
I never had shoes that fit. Mama would stuff the toes of our shoes with tissue paper. “Growing room” mama called it. As a child, I had two pair of dress shoes; black patent worn
Read moreRest and Praise: Underutilized Weapons of Faith
Restlessness is an Enemy tactic. Restlessness loots our heart of peace leaving a destruction of doubt. If left unattended, a restless heart will corrode. The faith-filled heart, once anchored to trust, will begin to rust
Read moreWhen Life Hands You Scraps Make a Quilt
Recalling the phrase, “When Life Hands Your Scraps Make a Quilt,” I fumbled through the scrap bin searching for snippets of red printed fabric. Using the leftovers from a previous project, I ironed, measured, and
Read moreFront Porch Friendship
“Ya’ll make yourself at home,” my friend calls from the back bedroom, “I’m setting up mama’s lunch tray.” I answer the question lodged on my children’s face. “Mrs. Bonnie’s mother lives here also. Mrs. Laura
Read moreVictory Perspective
The invisible battle of trust, is the biggest battle I face. When I find myself wondering in my wandering, I return to these stories of God’s faithfulness. I can trust God has already won the battle
Read moreBackyard Bouquet: Friendship and Canning Jars
I amble to the mailbox, praising God for the strength to walk this far. Two doors down, I catch a glimpse of my neighbor returning home from his afternoon walk. Usually his wife of over
Read moreOn the Way to Uncertainty
We met a life long friend on the way to the Uncertainty. Neither my husband nor I programmed Uncertainty into the GPS. Yet somehow, we landed in this foreign land, a place where everything seems
Read moreA Little Something: The Language of Friendship
Tucked between medical bills and junk mail a cheerful yellow envelope begged to be opened. How did the sender know I would need this today? Recent health issues have positioned me to be on the
Read moreOne Word
The young woman sitting across from me was what my mother called an ‘old soul’; she was wise beyond her years. She possessed a desire to know God’s heart by studying His word. Her heart’s
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