Last Monday just after sunset, the world searched the sky for the beautiful alignment of Jupiter and Saturn that scientists were calling the Christmas Star. Scott and I gathered at Pickens High School along with families in a hundred or … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2020
A friend of mine once told me that, even though she did not have a lot to give at Christmas Season, she has found a way to still make a difference. On the way into a store each time she … 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
Last week my 20-year-old son, Bradley, hiked 76.2 miles on the Foothills Trail. He had a great time, and he said he met with God in the woods. He wasn’t the only one who had a spiritual experience last week. … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I took a short hike with my son, Bradley, to Twin Falls in Sunset, South Carolina. This was not my first trip there. This time, like the last trip, I was intrigued by this tree growing … Continue reading
You are not worthy. You are worthless. That is something you could never do. Bad things don’t happen to good people. It is all your fault. You’re not qualified. You’ve made too many mistakes. Your family is not the right … Continue reading
When midnight rolled around on January 1, 2020, I was wondering what the new decade would bring. I remember thinking 2020 might be a tough year for our nation with so much divide because it was an election year. Boy, … Continue reading
I would like to introduce Hope Rising, our new Grace In The Wilderness Facebook Support Group for Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers. The group has been started to create a safe place for members to be encouraged and to encourage … Continue reading
On a blistering hot day a couple of weeks ago, my dear friend, Tamela Salinas, and I set out for a hike up Table Rock. At first, we planned to go to the lookout that was halfway up, but once … Continue reading
This week, my blog is welcoming a guest writer, Sharon Diane Moore. To many of her friends, we know her as Diane. God has called her to begin a blog to encourage moms who have lost children. Please visit her … Continue reading