A dog is a great conversation starter, especially if it is a stubby legged, bat-eared, grinning corgi. I was walking my dog a few days ago when a young couple sitting on a bench asked the usual questions, “what kind of dog is that” and “what’s his name”? I paused to answer their questions (a … More (Not) Just Passing By
Summer is right at our doorstep and the question arises . . . where shall we go? Being a life-long resident of the southeastern United States, the top two choices seem to be the mountains or the beach. The inquiry is often made, “which is your favorite?”. Hmmm, something to ponder. When our children were … More Land or Sea? Which will it be?
Sometimes it takes a natural disaster to remind you where to put your faith. … More The Day I Let Go
If I am not careful, I can let the worries of this world overtake me. I can allow my fears to paralyze me and render me useless. The one thing I believe has helped me the most in dealing with fear is being a student of the Bible. Years of reading and studying God’s word … More Perfect Love
“I think I’ve figured out what is wrong with me. I don’t feel like a mom anymore”! Those are the words I texted to my good friend, knowing full well she would respond with words of encouragement. She understands because she is in a similar season of life. The main difference between us … More Feelings are Fickle
I recently returned home from a trip to North Carolina with a good friend. It was our 2nd annual “March Madness” getaway. (We were getting away from the NCAA basketball playoffs which were consuming each of our husband’s attentions). We had a wonderful visit in Asheville, NC and Banner Elk, NC where these two Florida … More A Different Perspective
Have you ever had something as simple and seemingly insignificant as a cookie take you back in time? I have. It was just a few weeks ago. There I was, pushing my cart down the aisle of my local grocery store (Publix, of course) when I came upon these lovely little cookies, prominently displayed to … More Cookie Girl
God could write his message across the clouds for anyone to read but he chooses us to write it – Mark Hancock, Co-Director of Florida Christian Writers Conference These were only a few of the enlightening words I heard this past weekend at the Florida Christian Writers Conference. What a marvelous learning experience! I’m so thankful … More A Leap Of Faith
There is something special about New Year’s Day. It is a day of hope and promise. A day of looking ahead. Maybe this will be the year that I finally get organized, get in shape, get a plan . . . just fill in the blank! The image I get in my mind is that … More Happy New Year!
Charlie Civility Cone Eason, Alberta Cora Eason Blanton, Mary Ann Blanton Edwards and me, Kimberly Ann Edwards Wilbanks. My Great-Grandmother, my Grandmother, my Mother and myself all have something in common. Each one of us were married at the age of 23! My Great-Grandmother was born September 28, 1885 in Eason Crossing, Georgia. She married … More 23
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