by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 6, 2014 | Appalachian, Food, Friends, Waiting
Not far (as the crow flies) from my home in French Creek, WV, is the town of Helvetia. Yes, that would be a SWISS village in the heart of Appalachia. We used to go there once in a while to enjoy the Sunday buffet, or Bernerplatte. Every time I smell bay leaves cooking...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 3, 2014 | Church, Miracles, Waiting
Easter is my favorite holiday. I love spending the period of Lent focusing on my faith as we build up to Holy Week. And then there’s Communion on Maundy Thursday, the utter desolation of Good Friday, and the perfect joy of Easter. It’s a time of year rife...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 27, 2014 | Appalachian, Miracles, Nature, Waiting
Although last weekend’s balmy weather was just a tease (highs back in the 30s yesterday), it did give us a taste of hope here in Western NC. And as I look around the yard and along the woodland trails, I see signs that spring is drawing ever closer. It may still...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Nehemiah 1:8 – Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, “If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations.” It’s true, Nehemiah was talking about the Jews being physically scattered. But do you ever feel...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 17, 2014 | Miracles, Nature, Thistle
We finally got some gorgeous, fluffy snow last week. This winter has been colder than usual, but there hasn’t been much of the white stuff. It was a bit inconvenient for a few days, but really, an excuse to not leave the house suited us just fine. We took...
