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7 Things I Love About Appalachian Springs
1) Snow on daffodils. Tuesday morning we woke to a fluffy dusting of snow that clung to branches and flower petals without making a mess of the roads. It was pretty and soon it was gone. Just the way I like my snow! Growing up, snows like that were called "poor man's...
Lenten Fear Fast–I Love You So Much I'd Give You a Kidney
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, because it'll just make...
Appalachian Thursday–Daffodils
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 happy little...
Lenten Fear Fast–Was Jesus Afraid?
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 to be sacrificed for...
My new tagline–Appalachian Blessings
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 suggested blessings...
Lenten Fear Fast — No More Gray Hair
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 colored my hair. Yeah, I know, lame...
Appalachian Thursday — Fasnacht
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...
Lent–What Are You Afraid Of?
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 with meaning...
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