Tag: faith
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Country Girls Can Survive
There’s a grit that runs deep in the veins of a country girl. It’s not just about boots on the ground, farm chores, or knowing how to wrangle life when it comes at you hard—it’s about love, loyalty, and devotion. Devotion to God, to family, and to this great nation we’re blessed to live in.…
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Into the Inferno: Testimony and Truth
As I delve once again into The Inferno by Dante Alighieri, it isn’t in honor of Halloween or mere curiosity about medieval poetry. It’s a reflection on profound spiritual truths that continue to echo through time. My studies in English at Maryville University have deepened my appreciation for ancient and medieval literature, especially works like…
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What Is Good?
With everything happening around us lately, I’ve come to a sobering realization: the Bible is true, and its prophecies are unfolding before our eyes. Written nearly 2,000 years ago, these words feel like they were written for today: “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers…
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A Message in Light of 9/11 and Yesterday’s Events
Hello friends, I don’t usually post on Thursdays, but with last week’s holiday, and in light of yesterday’s tragic event as well as today being the anniversary of 9/11, I feel a strong urgency to speak. A Turning Point for Our Nation Yesterday, every Amendment in our Bill of Rights was violated in a single…
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Farm Life and the Joy of God’s Creation
There’s something about farm life that fills me with joy and peace. It’s in the air I breathe, the sounds of animals stirring, and the quiet beauty of the wooded trails that wind across my property. Every step I take out here reminds me that God’s signature is written all over creation. From caring for…
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Called Back to the Mountains
This past weekend, life pulled me back to my mountains once again. A family emergency arose, and I couldn’t ignore it. These days, my life has become a steady rhythm of airports and flight schedules—back and forth between Manhattan, D.C., and my country home in South Georgia. Every other week, it seems I’m rolling my…
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Comfort Foods That Heal: Nourishing Body, Mind & Soul
Life in the city can be chaotic. Between work, responsibilities, and the stressors that weigh us down, it’s easy to forget the simple comfort that food can bring. For me, there’s something deeply soothing about a bowl of hot, nourishing food on an anxious tummy—it not only fills the body but quiets the mind. But…
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Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While Still Enjoying Comfort Foods in the City
Over the last several years, my health has been slightly subpar due to tremendous amounts of stress—stress from work, everyday responsibilities, and most importantly, the heavy role of being a caregiver for my husband. That season took its toll on my body and mind in ways I could never have anticipated. By the time I…
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A Ray of Light in the Midst of the Storm
Yesterday was one of those days when city life felt overwhelming — the noise, the pace, and a handful of stressful appointments. But in the middle of it all, my husband had a surprise for me. I had no idea where we were going. All I knew was that we were slipping away for a…
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My Weekly Devotional Routine in the City
Life in the city never hits pause. From honking horns to crowded subways, it’s easy to feel spiritually scattered. But for this country-raised, faith-rooted girl, devotional time is more than a habit—it’s a lifeline. I may no longer hear the rustle of trees or the call of mountain lions at dusk, but I’ve learned to…
Country Girl Gone City 