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Hot o’clock is already here and it’s just the middle of April! Georgia weather is awesome during the Fall, Winter and early Spring, but once mid-April strikes the temperatures start going into the high 70’s and low 80’s. From then on until October, hellish hot temperatures have no mercy on post menopausal women like me… Read more
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His stiff lower lip and judgmental look of prideful indignation were familiar to her. Sally had seen it enough times to know George would not give an inch. Once he had summed up his judgement upon someone or something, he was immovable. He was unfazed by facts or emotions, his opinion was all that mattered.… Read more
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Two years ago, after attending the 10 a.m. Service at The Jefferson Church —Bobby, Memaw and I went to eat at the Braselton, Cracker Barrel. We were feeling great after a powerful sermon and were sure we would beat the church crowd and just slide right into a table at the Cracker without any hesitation.… Read more
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Nannie Jackson always had an apron tied around her waist. The apron was always the one she had made herself with two broad pockets in the front. One pocket always held her handkerchief, the other usually contained safety pins, a few clothes pins and a pocket knife. Her work room was the kitchen. I can… Read more
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The quiver at the corner of her lips threatened to betray all she’d hoped to conceal. Karen quickly turned her face toward the airplane window as Phil Lange passed her seat. She did not want him to have an opportunity to see her face. His tall, six foot four stature had not bent, but his… Read more
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“I don’t want or need anything from you,” Cassie yelled, “You are pathetic to me!” Beth realized with great heartache, her daughter Cassie had no idea who she really was. The anger and resentment that so easily spewed from her daughters mouth was all the confirmation Beth needed. Cassie saw Beth as old, weak and… Read more
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In Matthew chapter 3 John the Baptist had baptized Jesus. “As Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.’” We… Read more
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If you look at the current research, here are five of the most common factors of resilient people: I believe and know from experience, a great source of resilience is rejoicing! Instead of dwelling on what has gone wrong and thinking about what is not right in our lives–when we start rejoicing and praising God… Read more
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Which is worse: An alcoholic or a gossip? A murderer or an adulterer? Think about it. Seriously, think about it. Is one sin greater than another? Acts of kindness are easier to do when we gain recognition and praise. Would we keep doing services for others if no one knew what we were doing? Prayer… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 