Tag: peace
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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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Tea Time with Mandy: The Emerald Chandelier Tea Room
The Taste and See That the Lord Is Good Series. Part I There are moments when God invites us to slow down long enough to notice His goodness again. Stepping into The Emerald Chandelier Tea Room in Griffin, Georgia, felt like stepping into one of those moments. The morning sunlight filtered through floral draperies as…
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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: When Hate Mocks the Song
“And in despair I bowed my head: ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said, ‘For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.’” There comes a moment in every person’s life when the weight of the world finally breaks through the outer shell we’ve tried so hard…
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🌾 The Grace of Ordinary Days: Finding Gratitude in the Weight and Wonder of Life’s Storms
This past year has taught me more about thankfulness than perhaps any other season of my life. Not the easy kind of gratitude — the one that flows naturally when everything’s going right — but the kind that aches in your chest and trembles through your prayers. The kind that whispers, “Thank You, God,” even…
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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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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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Introducing The Series of Light
Ai Audio reader The holiday season is upon us—a time of joy, reflection, and gratitude. As the days grow colder and the nights longer, we are reminded of the light that shines through the darkness, bringing hope to all. In this spirit, I am thrilled to introduce a new series of blog posts that will…
Country Girl Gone City 