Real Faith in Prayers
By Jill Power My husband and I had been married for 9 years (‘03) before we decided to have kids. After all, I was an educator, and since I was with kids all the time, it took a long time... Continue reading →
Growing in Gratitude despite your Grief
I slipped out the screen door, turning once to look back. Their laughter drifted outside, the Thanksgiving celebration underway. No one would miss me or my thankless attitude. I made my way down to the little bridge over... Continue reading →
Apple Cider Floats
My husband is picky about his apple cider, claiming the local juice tastes fake. He prefers his from a specific apple house in north Georgia. So when the kids and I spent a week there earlier this month, he begged... Continue reading →
A decade of family-themed costumes
Out of all of the holidays in the year, Halloween is my least favorite. Because of this, when we dress up for the fall festival or other fall-themed activities, we have two rules–1) Mom must approve family themed costumes, and... Continue reading →
A farmer’s crop destroyed, but God’s promises remain
I couldn’t believe it. I mean, I could; I’m a farmer’s wife. Our livelihood depends on the weather, so when the drought drags on or the rushing rains flood our fields, we pray and wait. And wait. And wait some... Continue reading →
Finding encouragement from a boy and six turkeys
My son’s been scattering corn in our backyard, hoping to draw in some turkeys. Every day, a little more corn appears in between the freshly cut blades of grass. His sisters asked why he keeps doing it. The turkeys... Continue reading →
How Worry Was Robbing Me Of My Joy And God Of His glory
By Gretchen Fleming Boy, do I know how to borrow trouble?! My mind thinks, “Why waste time when I can worry about tomorrow, today?” It is in my nature as a “planner” and a “fixer” to fret over what MAY... Continue reading →