Tag: Love
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Peace in the Storm: Taste and See That the Lord Is Good
Before you settle in, I want to invite you into a small ritual, one that warms the body and steadies the heart. Make yourself a cup of hot tea. If it’s morning or afternoon, I personally recommend Rooibos Red Tea with a splash of pomegranate and raspberry. It’s bright, soothing, and full of quiet strength.…
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The Isolated Are Devoured
Why We Cannot Survive Without Family, Community, or the Body of Christ. There comes a moment in every life when the weight becomes too heavy, the silence too loud, and the loneliness too sharp to ignore. A moment when even the strongest among us feel the ground give way beneath our feet. It is in…
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🔔 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day — A Thanksgiving Reflection
As the holidays draw near, I feel a stirring deep within my soul — not merely for the glow of Christmas lights or the aroma of pumpkin pie wafting from the oven, but for something far more profound. Gratitude. Reflection. Hope. And perhaps, a quiet call for peace in a world once again at odds…
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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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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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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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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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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 