by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 24, 2014 | Family, Friends, Love, Waiting
This week the specific fear I tackled was having a conversation I’d been avoiding. You know how it goes–you don’t want to bring it up when things are going good lest you ruin things, and you don’t want to bring it up when things are rocky,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 20, 2014 | Appalachian, Family, Miracles, Nature, Thistle
Daffodils are finally shaking out their sunny skirts which means spring is–HERE! Yup, it’s the first day of spring. You may still have snow and ice, but here in Western North Carolina the daffodils are confirming what the calendar claims. And I have a...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 17, 2014 | Friends, Love, Miracles
I’ve been wondering lately if Jesus was ever afraid. And I think he was at least once. It was that night before his crucifixion when he asked God to “take this cup from me.” While Jesus was willing, I don’t think anyone can argue that he wanted...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 13, 2014 | Appalachian, Family, Miracles, Nature
For a long time my tagline has been, “Everyday miracles happen every day.” Very nice. But maybe a little long and a little narrow. I mean, what happens when I write books that don’t focus on miracles? So my editor looked to cast a wider net. He...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 10, 2014 | Miracles, Nature, Uncategorized, Waiting
Last week I shared that I would be giving up fear for Lent. As one friend commented, “You can do that?!?” I don’t know, but I’m going to find out. I thought I’d begin by tackling something I’ve been avoiding for years due to fear. I...
