What I heard
And Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God? Believe also in me." And I hear: We can not wrap our minds around God and our faith suffers for it unless we learn to wrap our reaching hearts around Jesus, the hope of glory! Believing in God way up there doesn't comfort the troubled heart. Believing He sent his only begotten Son
Igniting Smoldering Dreams
I had the most vivid God dream. If we had the time, over coffee, I’d tell you why I’m convinced of that. In this dream, I was playing basketball in a crowded gym before a raucous crowd that was literally lined elbow to elbow around the playing floor. One scenario kept repeating itself. I’d be dribbling up the court for a fast-break layup when I would
Ferrol Aubrey Sams, Jr. in the Southern Quote
He was born September 26, 1922 in Fayette County, Georgia. He graduated from Mercer University in Macon in 1942 and attended Emory University School of Medicine for two quarters before joining the U.S. Army Medical Corps. After seeing action in France he returned home to complete his medical studies, receiving his M.D. in 1949. In addition to practicing medicine with his physician wife Helen, our featured
Down Home Mac and Cheese
Hello folks, welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. I've heard a rumor that some of you have never had macaroni and cheese that didn't come from a little blue box. But, that’s okay. Don't be embarrassed, I'm here to teach everyone how to make the real stuff. "Down Home Mac and Cheese" 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1 cup
The Impatient Yankee
Old Man Henry stories are pretty popular around these parts. No one knows how they got started, or for that matter, how much truth there is to any of ‘em, but they do go way back. Even Mr. Henry seems to get a kick out of ‘em. Some more than others, like the time that poor Yankee drove his car into the ditch outside of
My Lips are Sealed!
Hello folks, Sorry your newsletter is late! I took a super quick grandmother road trip to Houston to be with Baby Connor while he had tubes put in his ears. All is well there and I'm back in Louisiana playing catch-up. And on that note, I have an awful lot to say today, so have a seat, and let's chat
30 Days of Thankfulness- Day Four! This Sonday, I’m feeling grateful for my church family!
30 Days of Thankfulness-- Day Four! Authors, it's not to late to partner with us as we combine our platforms to raise awareness about human trafficking and raise funds towards their rescue through Kimberly L. Smith's foundation, Make Way Partners. Can we catch this vision together? I think so. In years past, I've asked you to donate a certain small dollar amount. This year, I'm respectfully asking you
Replacing the Replacements
You have to admit, the replacement refs were in a bad spot.
I do these things so y’all want have to…
I woke up this morning craving hot chocolate. Were there any prepared mixes in the pantry? Of course not. Did I run to the grocery store? Of course not. I wanted needed to be writing! Besides, there's a reason my kids call me the queen of substitution. I scanned a number of recipes, took an idea from this one and an idea from that one, based on what