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Being Salt

February 24, 2026

encouragement Lent Matthew 5:13 salt salt of the earth

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Making Room

February 17, 2026

encouragement I Peter 3:15 Lent outpouring revival

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A walk through the orchids and verses on love

February 10, 2026

Eph. 3:17-19 Gal. 5:13 I Cor. 13:4-8 I Peter 1:22 Jer. 31:3 John 15:13 John 3:16 love Matt. 19:19 Matt. 5:44-45 orchids Psalm 107:1 Psalm 36:1 Psalm 36:6

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When we need a way

February 03, 2026

2 Samuel 14:14 a way encouragement hope

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Just out: A NEW THING, a small town romance

If you are looking for a sweet, small-town romance with all the southern, cozy feels—A New Thing could be the book for you! A story of second chances and forgiveness, this heartwarming Christian fiction will invite you into the lives of unique characters in the charming town of Worthville, touching on challenges of the empty nest, running a business, complex family relationships, and the possibility of romance. A delightful, encouraging read… perfect, of course, with a glass of sweet tea! —Laura Thomas, award-winning Christian fiction author

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In Search of the Painted Bunting is a poignant and perceptive portrait of a young girl struggling with timeless challenges. Cornelia Taylor is on a quest to find an exotic bird, the Painted Bunting. But, like all quests, her path does not go on a straight line. It branches out in unexpected ways as Cornelia navigates the turbulent 1960s, as well as the turbulence in her family and at school. The discoveries Cornelia makes and the lessons she learns along the way are just as relevant today. This story raises important questions for every reader. What is your Painted Bunting? What is your quest? And how does God speak to you and lead you along the twists and turns of your path? I highly recommend In Search of the Painted Bunting, as it explores the joys and heartbreaks of adolescence. It will inspire you to search for your own elusive Painted Bunting. - Doug Peterson, Author of over 40 VeggieTales books

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A walk through the orchids and verses on love

We visited the state botanical gardens this past week hoping the tens of thousands of daffodils planted on a hillside there might be starting to make a show. But alas, the buds are just beginning to open. But an orchid exhibit in the conservatory was in full swing, so I spent a bit of time snapping a few photos to share. So, today, as we look toward Valentine’s Day, verses to do with love and a walk through the orchids. May you have a week full of love and beauty. … love one another deeply, from the heart. I Peter 1:22 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! Psalm 36:6 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. I Corinthians 13:4-7 Love never fails. I Corinthians 13:8 And now these three remain: fai...

When we need a way

As I make my way again through the Bible in a year-ish, the chapters in 2 Samuel 11-13 once more weigh down my heart. I've written about them before, but this time with a bit of a different slant. They tell the sad story of David and Bathsheba’s immoral beginning, and his destruction of her husband Uriah. Then we move on to David’s son Amnon’s assault on the sister of his brother Absalom and how Absalom did away with Amnon in revenge, then flees. As I said, very heavy. Joab, a relative and military commander of David’s, knew David longed to see his son after years of his son being in exile. So, in 2 Samuel 14, Joab sent a woman to the King dressed as a widow. She presented the case of her supposed son’s killing of his brother and how he lived in exile because of it. She asks the King to pardon the son, which he is willing to do as well as provide protection from anyone from taking her life because of the judgment. Then she said in 2 Samuel 14:14, “When the king says this, ...

Making Room

For weeks now, I’ve been hearing a whisper in my spirit, “Make Room.” It’s been persistent. I tend to pack every hour with items from my to-do list. I’ve sensed God wants to do something new and He wants me to get ready for whatever that is. It’s exciting but at the same time, it's challenging. A verse from I Peter 3:15 has come to mind. I’m using the Amplified version here to illustrate the nuance of meaning. “But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord.” If you asked me, I would say I try to give Him first place, but maybe without me realizing it, things have crowded in and taken more room than they should have—in my physical life, in my thought life. On the campus of Southeastern University last Wednesday, God begin doing something mighty. This has been described as an outpouring like we saw at Asbury University in 2023. As I’ve watched some of the livestream, I’ve been reminded of times when I was in a p...

Beverly Varnado: Beverly Varnado writes from a desk with a view of woodpeckers, cardinals, chipmunks, and squirrels. Inside, cats prance across her keyboard and her dog, Lucy, slumbers beside her on a big pillow. When she's not writing, she's cleaning up after animals. She is a published author as well as a screenwriter, blogger, and artist. Her most recent book is a middle grade historical, In Search of the Painted Bunting from Elk Lake Publishing. Her blog, One Ringing Bell, has nearly 1,000 posts in its archives. Her work has been featured on World Radio, in the Upper Room Magazine, and in many other periodicals, anthologies, and online sites. She has been a finalist for the prestigious Kairos Prize in screenwriting and has other non-fiction and fiction books available. She also enjoys participating in gallery exhibits. She lives in North Georgia with her husband, Jerry, and is Mom to three and Mimi to two. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/BeverlyVarnado

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