by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 24, 2018 | Appalachian, Friends, Writing
I’ve just returned from the ACFW Conference (American Christian Fiction Writers). It’s always fun to hang out with other writers not to mention my agent and editor. But there’s a certain question folks ask each other over and over again . . ....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 3, 2018 | Friends, Love, Miracles, Waiting
Pride. That’s the short answer. Last week I asked a group of friends to pray for me as a sort of last resort. Why in the world would that be my last resort?? I tried all sorts of things to resolve my challenge on my own. When nothing worked and I began to feel...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 27, 2018 | Appalachian, Food, Friends, holidays, Memories
School starts here today. I used to look forward to the first day of school, but even so there was a bittersweet feeling in the air. Now I miss having the definition–the segmentation that came with the seasons. Life anymore is a bit of a blur. And Labor Day...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 23, 2018 | Church, Friends, Love
Sunday’s sermon was about helping the poor. Our scripture was from James 2 which cautions us not to show partiality for those who appear to be better off. Which set me to thinking about what, exactly, it means to be poor. There’s the obvious...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 16, 2018 | Church, Family, Friends, Love, Memories
This past weekend a good friend and her family hosted a yard sale to empty out her grandparents’ house. Health issues and advancing years have forced the couple into a facility and it’s time to think about selling the little house they’ve lived in...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 30, 2018 | Friends, Memories, Writing
There are stories all around us. All you have to do is listen. A dear friend’s mother offers a wealth of inspiration for my Appalachian stories. Anne grew up on a tobacco farm in Kentucky, but spent considerable time with grandparents in town. While she did help...
