by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 7, 2014 | Church, Friends, Miracles, Waiting
This coming week we’ll celebrate Palm Sunday and then Holy Week leading up to Easter. At which point I can start being afraid again. Right? I mean, that’s how fasts work. You abstain for a time and then you resume. Except, maybe, that’s more to do...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 3, 2014 | Appalachian, Church, Family, Food, Friends, Love, Miracles, Reading, Waiting
Bethany House is running a contest to give away an advanced reader copy of Miracle in a Dry Season. I’m so excited to know I’ll be holding my novel in my hands soon and now someone else can hold it early as well! If you’d like to enter to win a copy,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 31, 2014 | Miracles, Uncategorized
For a long time I thought the opposite of fear was courage. It’s not. Not long ago I was listening to a radio preacher who pointed out that faith and fear share a common denominator. They both believe strongly in something that hasn’t happened yet. My fear...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 20, 2014 | Appalachian, Family, Miracles, Nature, Thistle
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...
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 13, 2014 | Appalachian, Family, Miracles, Nature
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...
