by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 7, 2013 | Church, Friends, Miracles
We’ve been doing a study by Chip Ingram in our Sunday School class and a recent point has really stuck with me. He talked about how churches shouldn’t start new ministries unless they have a passionate leader with a team that’s committed to seeing it...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 2, 2013 | Appalachian, Miracles, Nature, Thistle
Well, it’s October. I realize the first day of fall was back in September, but October is when I KNOW the seasons are changing in these Appalachian mountains. Leaves are just starting to color, the mornings require a jacket, and the sky is getting ever bluer....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 30, 2013 | Family, Friends, Miracles
I’m one of those annoying people who thinks she’s supposed to be good at just about everything. Okay, not music, but otherwise I should be able to figure it out. Which means when I’m NOT good at something I tend to think I’d better learn it. I...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 25, 2013 | Appalachian, Family, Miracles, Nature, Poetry
A state crew came out not long ago and re-ditched our road. It was badly needed in several places, but I have to say I wasn’t impressed with the finesse of large equipment. It worked great along the steep hill and in several other areas, but more than one...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 23, 2013 | Miracles, Reading, Waiting
I really like Pope Francis. I’m not a Catholic nor will I ever be, but I admire his grounded faith. And I’m sad about the way the media has pounced on him after a recent interview. Oh how we love to “spin” what we hear or read. Pope Francis has...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 20, 2013 | Appalachian, Food, Miracles, Reading
When Miracle in a Dry Season launches–August 2014–part of the promotion process will include me speaking. It’s not enough to do a book signing anymore, authors need to give readers something of value. Now, how valuable me talking is has yet to be...
