More Southern Living: The Joy of Pickled Things
Every time I visit North Carolina, I learn more about Southern Traditions. Here, we’re spoiled with full breakfasts of bacon and eggs and coffee and
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Every time I visit North Carolina, I learn more about Southern Traditions. Here, we’re spoiled with full breakfasts of bacon and eggs and coffee and
I think about the old phrase, “stay calm, cool, and collected.” It’s funny because I sit here in 70 degree winter weather (I’m not cool),
I remind myself that it doesn’t end today; Christmas rises in our hearts every day because God is with us. It’s Christmas! Emmanuel! God is
My youngest daughter presents me with a handmade little candle for an early Christmas gift. She tells me how, in school, she took a piece
This morning I remember the despair that comes from self-focus and self-absorption. I recall the day I read Isaiah 58:10 for the first time in
I stop to visit the 70 year old grandmother from Denmark who visits her family down the road. Years ago, she inspired me with her
We’ve added another treat to our holiday collection of goodies to give to neighbors and to keep in endless supply for visitors: Coconut Macaroons. I
This morning in church, I talk to my wise, older friend (the same one who first kept my children in church nursery all those years
On this night in 2010, we invited a stranger into our house. We almost didn’t, but we did. On this night, in 2011, we learned
I remember the first time I read Joshua 3:5 where the text reads, “Joshua told the people, ‘Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do