by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 11, 2023 | Friends, Memories
I ADORED school. Well, I ADORED elementary school. Middle school, not so much. Here we are, second grade circa 1978. (In case the clothes didn’t tip you off.) Anyone want to guess which one is me?? Mrs. Lashley was our teacher. I’ve since reconnected with...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 27, 2023 | Church, Faith, Friends
We took communion at church last week during our Ash Wednesday service. Communion is a joyful sacrament. But as we enter Lent, it’s solemn as well. And as I took the bread and the juice, I remembered watching Betty–one of the saints of the church–do...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 16, 2023 | Faith, Friends, health, prayer
Why is it so hard to admit we can’t handle all the STUFF In our lives on our own? Pride. That’s the short answer. How many times have I asked friends and family to pray for me as a last resort? Why in the world would that be my last resort?? I’ll try all...
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 | Oct 3, 2022 | books, Friends, Speaking, Writing
At The Mitford Museum, we hosted our first annual GetLit! this past weekend. While Hurricane Ian threatened to have a negative impact, the storm skirted us, and we had a great time. As a writer, there are few things more fun than hanging out with other writers....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 13, 2022 | Friends
One of the hard things about moving is leaving good friends behind. And while I’m making new friends in my new neighborhood, I’m fortunate to be able to keep up with friends back in Asheville as well. Last week I had to run up the mountain for a...
