by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 31, 2011 | Miracles, Waiting
Monday morning I posted about the last time a friend came to church before dying. Monday afternoon we had her memorial service. I’ve written death into fiction before and it can be quite lovely–especially in Christian fiction. But that memorial service was...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
She was dying. She’d beaten cancer back time and again. This time, she raised her chin in the air and told everyone it was alright. No more cures almost as bad as the disease. No fighting the inevitable. Because, ultimately, life enfolds death. Not enemies, but...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 26, 2011 | Reading, Waiting
I was driving one of the teenagers at work to an appointment recently. We were chatting and having a good conversation. She was talking about the popularity of piercings and tattoos and while that isn’t exactly my area of expertise I thought I was doing okay....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 24, 2011 | Miracles, Waiting
I love to make plans. Whether it’s what I’m going to cook for dinner or what I’m going to do with my life, I’m a fan of planning ahead. You should see my Christmas shopping spreadsheet. The problem is, my plans often aren’t God’s....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Apparently the burgeoning school year often ushers in more than trips to the mall for new shoes and school supplies. It would seem it’s prime time for banning books. Read the latest installment here. My initial reaction when I hear about anyone banning books is...
