by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
On June 21 I sat out on the front steps and watched the daylight linger. As the fireflies rose and Thistle nibbled grass I got to thinking about what a fabulous playground the front yard supplied when I was a kid. There were endless yard games with siblings and...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the really fun things about getting my name out there through my novels is hearing from readers. And quite possibly the best reader connection so far has been with my cousin Cathy. Turns out our great (or is it great great?) Grandpas Oscar and Sylvester Loudin...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Normally, I’d post something about Appalachia today, but I thought you might be interested in how my flights went since I posted earlier this week. Here’s the funny thing–I anticipated God replacing any fears with confidence and excitement. But he...
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 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 | Feb 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Nehemiah 1:8 – Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, “If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations.” It’s true, Nehemiah was talking about the Jews being physically scattered. But do you ever feel...
