by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 10, 2014 | Miracles, Nature, Uncategorized, Waiting
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...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 3, 2014 | Church, Miracles, Waiting
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...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 27, 2014 | Appalachian, Miracles, Nature, Waiting
Although last weekend’s balmy weather was just a tease (highs back in the 30s yesterday), it did give us a taste of hope here in Western NC. And as I look around the yard and along the woodland trails, I see signs that spring is drawing ever closer. It may still...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 17, 2014 | Miracles, Nature, Thistle
We finally got some gorgeous, fluffy snow last week. This winter has been colder than usual, but there hasn’t been much of the white stuff. It was a bit inconvenient for a few days, but really, an excuse to not leave the house suited us just fine. We took...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 13, 2014 | Family, Miracles, Nature, Thistle
I’m an optimist. All through middle and high school, when Valentine’s Day rolled around I fully expected to hear my name called over the intercom to come get roses sent to me by an unknown admirer. Then I planned to carry them from class to class so that...
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...
