I love old hymns. I mean a lot. While stations like K-Love do make me happy, there is something to be said for the hymns many of us grew up with, they move me in a way that contemporary music can’t at times. This week, in my efforts to read more, I stumbled upon an
Just a Crazy Girl Blog
I hope you know.
Today…. I hope you know that whatever you’re feeling this moment is okay. I hope you know that if you’re afraid, there is someone much bigger than us who has your back. I hope you know if you’ve done something you’re not proud of, there is unending grace. I hope you know you’re not behind
Right Side of the Bed.
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero As I scroll Facebook and IG, I read and feel anxiety and sadness between the lines and the laughter. Thank God for laughter but the anxiety feels as much like an epidemic as the virus. Quite frankly, if we
Above all things.
Up at 2:30 this morning, I sat here looking at this blank screen like a zombie. I have a list of things I want to write, my mind racing daily, but it’s all felt so irrelevant in the big picture right now. I started praying, asking God what He would want me to type, what
Capturing history. It’s life!
By necessity, we’re all being confined to our own home because of this worldwide pandemic called COVID-19. Trips, large events, church, school, all being cancelled, businesses closing, local businesses crying out for help. Just taking a wedding as a small example, aside from the memories affected, the vendors who are losing thousands of dollars from
A Day’s Difference.
Two weeks ago, my little hometown had its first snowstorm of the season, snowstorm being the operative word here. It was a whopping 2 inches … maybe in the high spots. As is typical for we southeners, we all fellowshiped at the local grocery store buying up the milk and bread, neither of which I
Tommy Allison: Turning the Ordinary into Extraordinary
When I walked into Tommy Allison’s home, one of the first things I saw was a colorful basket full of soft blankets just inside the front door. I have to admit it made me want to grab one, cozy up on one of his many couches, or maybe sit by the firepit with a cup
What color is your cape?
Some days are so good. Hopefully, a lot of days are good! But let’s face it, other days are complicated, confusing, uncomfortable, painful. Maybe yesterday we made choices that no one understands, that maybe hurt someone, that were… wrong. You don’t do that, right? No, I’m sure you don’t:) Well, I can tell you, I’ve
The Last Prayer?
I wrote this in my Moments with Mama during her 9 year battle with Alzheimers. It was two days after Christmas not knowing we’d just had our last one together. December 27th. I wanted to write this jubilant post about the new year. There are so many things I’m excited about despite the circumstances but
Hope for Our County.
HOPE FOR ALAMANCE COUNTY NEEDS MINISTRY Living Kingdom Minded, not Earthly Minded. When you scroll through the Facebook page, Hope for Alamance County Needs Ministry, you quickly realize the enormity of needs in our county. Many of them are from our own neighbors or just down the street, people who need groceries or maybe just
Homage to a Farmer
This past week, our church and our little community lost a farmer. Not just any farmer, one whose impact will never leave this planet. It all happened on Saturday night when he danced his way into heaven. All who knew him can see him doing it and all who knew him can see the Lord
Blips on the Trip!
Me to Self: Okay, dadgum it, I just overthought that yesterday. Not again today… seriously??? Anyone else ever been there? I do it all the time! We’re constantly told by those people we know who are not over-thinkers to just stop, let it goooo, relaaaaaax, can’t you hear them?? I often just stare at them thinking not
