Tag: hope
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Look Out Devil: Freedom Through Christ Alone
When I tell you that spiritual warfare is real, I’m not talking theory or something I read in a book. I’m talking about my childhood nights in the Northeast Georgia mountains, lying on the bottom bunk of my brother’s bed because my own bedroom was worse. I’m talking about watching demons — yes, demons —…
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A Descent Into Darkness
In 2018, my husband Dexter nearly lost his life to sepsis, a vicious infection that consumed him after a bout of Salmonella poisoning. What looked like a simple sickness became a nightmare, and as his body collapsed under the weight of the infection, his soul slipped into a place darker than words can carry. I…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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5 Things This Country Girl Learned in the City
Growing up in the Appalachian mountains taught me a lot—how to fix a fence, how to can tomatoes, how to appreciate the stillness of early mornings. But moving to the city? That was a whole new kind of education. Life in the fast lane comes with its own lessons, some humbling and some empowering. Here…
Country Girl Gone City 