by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 9, 2023 | Appalachian, Food, Recipes
It’s January. In case you hadn’t noticed. At the grocery store these days, I can buy strawberries and asparagus. This (along with an occasional warm day) supports my delusion that spring is just around the corner. My great-grandmother had no such luxury. The turn of...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 19, 2022 | health, Miracles, prayer
I’ve been praying for a miracle. I’ve had a nagging health issue for nearly 20 years now. In the spirit of Paul with his thorn in the side, I won’t name it. But it’s a drag. And as the years have progressed, it’s gotten draggier....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 12, 2022 | Family, Food, holidays, Memories
I’ve been in the kitchen today, whipping up treats for Christmas parties. I’m making peanut brittle and Saltine Cracker Toffee. These recipes are so easy I almost feel like I’m cheating. Mom, on the other hand, made sugar cookies, spritz cookies,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 5, 2022 | Faith, Friends, health, Miracles
Our small group recently studied the story of the paralytic lowered through the roof of a house to reach Jesus. We noticed that the story really isn’t about the man being healed. It’s about the pharisees and the faith of the man’s friends. Jesus...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Nov 28, 2022 | holidays, West Virginia
I love shopping local. Especially when it’s local to my home sweet home in West Virginia! Here are some great gift items to share with your favorite mountain man or woman. And yes, I’ve personally sampled/used everything I’m recommending. (And...
