Tag: family
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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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A Thankful Labor Day Weekend at My Georgia Country Home
This past Labor Day weekend, I found myself overflowing with gratitude. Life hasn’t been easy lately, but being back at my Georgia country home gave me the chance to slow down, breathe, and focus on what matters most. My husband had fallen ill with what we first suspected was Covid. Thankfully, after some time and…
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Back Home in Georgia: Ant Wars, Pesky Rodents, and the Reality of Country Living
Being back home in Georgia always comes with a mix of joy and challenge. There’s nothing like the peace of being on your own land—but if you’ve ever lived in the country, you know that the critters will remind you real quick that it’s their home too. 🐜 Ants on the Attack This week, I…
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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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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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Home Cookin’ in a City Kitchen: Rustic Recipes Reimagined
They say you can’t beat Grandma’s cooking—and I agree. For me, nothing could ever beat my Granny’s cooking. And many would agree to that and personally I believe even the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta would have agreed with me on this one, as they stopped by her restaurant once…
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Faith in the Fast Lane: Staying Spiritually Grounded in a Busy City
When you grow up in the mountains, faith feels like a breeze through the pines—natural, unhurried, ever-present. But when you’re living in the middle of a fast-paced, crowded city, faith starts to look different. It takes more intention. More stillness in the chaos. More courage to keep your heart soft when everything around you is…
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My Top Survival Hacks for Small-Town Souls in Big Cities
If you were raised where folks wave from their trucks, sweet tea is a love language, and silence is sacred—you might feel like a fish out of water in a big city. Trust me, I’ve been there. After growing up in the Appalachian mountains, landing in the middle of a bustling metropolis was like walking…
Country Girl Gone City 