Tag: Faith
Trusting God’s Plan Even When It’s Hard
Trusting God in tough times leads us into a more personal relationship with the lord and helps us better understand His purpose in our lives.
Amelia’s Letters
Like her wildflowers were drawn to the sun, people were drawn to Amelia. She was gifted with a radiant but sweet personality, always extending her hands to help others. She was known for her fresh-baked breads gifted to those in need and a listening ear for anyone who needed to talk about the hard stuff…
Forgiveness: A Biblical Perspective on Healing and Freedom
Forgiveness is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, a theme woven throughout the entire Bible. The topic of forgiveness can be both uncomfortable and comfortable. Forgiving someone for an offense against you can be challenging. Often times, it’s easier said than done, but forgiveness can be comforting when we actually forgive. Forgiving someone can lift…
I Remember: Echoes From the Past
I Remember: Echoes from the Past Susan sat on the creek bank, remembering. She remembered the summer she turned 14. It was a long, warm summer filled with sunny days and the sweetness of wildflowers that grew along the creekbank where she now sat, watching the water cascade over the smooth river rocks. Her feet…
I Wasn’t Expecting That: A Short Story
I Wasn’t Expecting That Hope Bend was a small town in South Carolina that mirrored many small towns depicted in movies. It was a town where everyone knew everyone else. Men still played board games outside the general store, which was still named The General Store. Children still rode their bikes around in their neighborhoods,…
Carl and Catherine’s First Christmas Together: A Short Story
Carl and Catherine’s First Christmas Together Carl and Catherine stood outside the store window. The Christmas display was mesmerizing. The twinkling lights and the bright red, green, gold, and blue ornaments sparkled such that Carl and Catherine couldn’t take their eyes off them. It was Carl and Catherine’s First Christmas Together. “Someday, our Christmas decorations…
We Are Made In God’s Image: Our Identity in Christ
At the beginning of the book of Genesis, we read that we are made in God’s image. Read that again. We are made in God’s image. When I rest on that verse for a minute, its significance begins to sink in, but still, it’s such a profound truth. Of all creation, we humans get the…
January 6, 2025 Newsletter Update
Did I really just type 2025 up there in the title? Every year, I always ask, “How can that be?” This year, I’m asking, “SERIOUSLY, HOW CAN THAT BE?” I mean, It’s January 6, 2025! 2025! Time for a newsletter update! January 6, 2025 Newsletter Update Growing up, everyone always said, “Enjoy this season of…
6 Ways to Improve Your Walk with the Lord in 2025
As we move into 2025, it’s a good time to reflect on our spiritual journeys and set new goals for growing our faith. The new year seems like a good time to rededicate our lives to the Lord, and It’s a good time to set new goals and make every effort to live our faith…
Happy New Year 2025!
As I sit here at home, waiting for this year to fade into the past and for a new year to emerge, I reflect on 2024. It was a good year, but not without challenges. Earlier in the spring, I was washing my porches and planting flowers. I hadn’t felt well for weeks. I assumed…
