by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 24, 2014 | Family, Friends, Love, Waiting
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,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 17, 2014 | Friends, Love, Miracles
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...
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 | Feb 10, 2014 | Church, Friends, Miracles, Uncategorized
In my job as fundraiser for a children’s ministry I’m occasionally called upon to fill the pulpit in an area church. Trust me, this feels different from say, speaking at a Wednesday night supper or offering a five-minute Moment for Mission. Typically, I...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 3, 2014 | Friends, Nature, Waiting
A good friend recently lost her beloved dog mostly to the ravages of old age. Having gone through that three times myself I know how impossibly hard it is to say goodbye to a dog who has been your best friend for more than a decade. When we lost the first of our three...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 20, 2014 | Church, Friends, Miracles
You know how themes pop up in your life sometimes? You’ll hear a certain scripture or saying or idea in several places within just a few days. I figure that means I should pay attention. So here lately I’ve been running into the idea that not everyone...
