Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it by the handle of anxiety, or by the handle of faith. ~Author Unknown Got burdens? Got trials? Most people do! Sometimes we face mountains—trials and heartaches way bigger than … Continue reading →
This November I stumbled across a child’s Christmas game called “The Giving Manger”. With this game, families prepare for Christmas by filling the manger with straw for Baby Jesus. They must complete one act of service for each piece of … Continue reading →
Last year, God gave our family the sweetest Christmas Eve miracle. My dad was able to leave the nursing home to come to my house for dinner and an evening with our family. On the days before and the days … Continue reading →
A friend of mine told me just the other day that, even though she does not have a lot to give this Christmas Season, she has found a way to still make a difference. On the way into a … Continue reading →
Did you know that the average American consumes 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving Day? Ugh, it doesn’t sound so great when you look at it that way. 72 million turkeys are eaten in America between Thanksgiving … Continue reading →
This time of year, I love sharing my favorite Thanksgiving story with my family and friends. It is a sweet reminder that, even through hardship, I still have so much to be grateful for. I hope the story blesses your … Continue reading →
It came in a beautifully decorated hat box—a gift any woman would love! A luxurious, thirsty, 1200 thread count, Egyptian Cotton towel in the most delicate shade of pink. It was gently scented from the delightfully fragrant candle included in … Continue reading →
Once again we stand at a crossroads in our nation. As if there were not enough polls already right now, recently, the media asked people of all ages and of all political parties across America, “What is one word you … Continue reading →
Are you fighting back tears today? Is life a little more than you can bear? Would a good old chest-jerking, snot-running, collar-wetting cry do you a world of good? I have been there myself, times when I needed to cry, … Continue reading →
In the sixties, Mahalia Jackson released a song called “In Times Like These”. Our Pastor’s wife used to sing it to encourage our little country church in Pickens. The song was written during hard times. In 1983, Barbara Mandrell released … Continue reading →
