Camellias, holly trees, and pansies are beautiful plants that love cold weather. These outdoor winter flowers can brighten your garden while blooming houseplants add color and vibrancy indoors. Why do some flowers bloom in winter? According to the all-knowing internet (ahem) certain plant species have evolved to successfully reproduce by […]
I dreamt of a man in the process of adopting a child. I stood in a room with him and glanced at his desk. In plain view was a pamphlet from the adoption agency entitled “The Hesed Way.” I commented that I knew what hesed was (HA, I only thought […]
“Are there any believers in your fellowship suffering great hardship and distress? Encourage them to pray! Are there happy, cheerful ones among you? Encourage them to sing out their praises! Are there any sick among you? Then ask the elders of the church to come and pray over the sick and […]
“The greatest thing that we can do at Christmas is bring each other to the manger and hold Him forever in our hearts.” I love this card because it sums up Christianity in one sentence. One sentence! Bring each other to the manger and stand there, holding hands in awe […]
A few takeaways from ‘John, a layman’s look at the disciple Jesus loved’ by Don Potter. Every person interacts with Jesus differently and He manifests Himself uniquely to those of us who pursue Him.
How I faced my fears and took them to God. Now that I have your attention, please allow me to reassure you this will not be a lengthy confessional or days long diary (God spare us because who cares?). Anyone who knows me has seen my faith and inner strength. […]
We are having a false spring in the North Carolina foothills. Daffodils are bursting through the soil on January 13, far earlier than their usual March appearance due to a week of temperatures in the 55 to 65 range. Although quite welcome, I’m concerned about how my precious King Alfred […]
My husband plans most of our adventures. From day trips antiquing to longer excursions farther away, he enjoys researching and scouting out fun things to do. When I see that look in his eye, I’ll ask, “What’s the plan, Stan?” As we round the bend on 2019 and enter a […]
Accept the anxiety of feeling yourself in suspense and incomplete. This is the place of transition we are in now. It’s not easy or fun, yet I know it will end and we will emerge better for it.
“Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward” – Hebrews 10:35 NKJV I’m writing this post for my family and many friends in the state of Florida who are hunkered down behind shuttered windows waiting for hurricane Dorian to pass. Hopefully, their electricity is on so they can […]
Kathryne Leach 