Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Valley, lays the unassuming town of Bedford Virginia. This rural community, population of 6,000, is located between Roanoke and Lynchburg and boasts friendly smiles, daily farmers market,
Read moreAuthor: April Dawn White
God is Like the Eagle
The eagle species build their nests high upon a rock shelf or rock face. The eagle nest may vary in size between ten to twenty feet, occasionally breaking the tree under the strain of the
Read moreServing Pieces
“Serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13) I sat on the kitchen floor, crisscross applesauce style, pulling out rarely used items from the base cabinet. With our home on the market, we need pack
Read moreForget the Frock This Easter
As a girl, purchasing a new frilly dress, lace embellished socks, and white patent leather shoes, was my favorite part of our Easter tradition. Easter was the one time of year when we had new
Read moreTowering Change in Perspective
“All the trees of the forest sing for joy.” (Psalm 96:12) A few weeks ago, I gazed out the window, sipping freshly brewed liquid mercy (my morning coffee). I watched as the earth yawned and
Read moreFour Lessons Chronic Illness Taught Me about Friendship
Like Dorothy, I too have found myself desperately clicking my red heels together to go back home to my previous life. In 2016, a rare condition hijacked my body turning my life upside down. Unlike
Read moreComfort Food for the Soul
The earthy aroma of baking cornbread fills the kitchen. I stir the simmering pot of white chicken chili, inhaling the delectable fragrances, a balm for my soul. Despite the thermostat set at 71° and the
Read moreSoccer, Shoes, and Faith: Growing Room
I never had shoes that fit. Mama would stuff the toes of our shoes with tissue paper. “Growing room” mama called it. As a child, I had two pair of dress shoes; black patent worn
Read moreRest and Praise: Underutilized Weapons of Faith
Restlessness is an Enemy tactic. Restlessness loots our heart of peace leaving a destruction of doubt. If left unattended, a restless heart will corrode. The faith-filled heart, once anchored to trust, will begin to rust
Read moreWhen Life Hands You Scraps Make a Quilt
Recalling the phrase, “When Life Hands Your Scraps Make a Quilt,” I fumbled through the scrap bin searching for snippets of red printed fabric. Using the leftovers from a previous project, I ironed, measured, and
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