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Treasures and Dark Attics

encouragement Isaiah 45:3 Romans 8:38-39 treasures of darkness

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When life seems upside down or backwards.

2 Corinthians 4:17 encouragement

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Tragedy Averted

angels God's faithfulness God's grace Psalm 34:7

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A Message in the Last Flowers of Fall

fall flowers God's word Isaiah 40:8

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Missing Julie: In Memory of Julie Cannon

fiction writing John 11:25 Julie Cannon

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Before the alabaster jar

C.S. Lewis grace love Luke 7 Oswald Chambers

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If you're really, really good at worrying

birds encouragement Matthew 6:26 worry

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Hard to be green

anole chameleon encouragement Romans 12:2

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Embracing God's call even through disappointments

Blessings James 1:2-3 Laura Story Madeleine L'engle

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ACFW and a Pearl

ACFW encouragement Michael Hyatt

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Finally here....

ACFW fiction writing God's faithfulness

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Sometimes, you have to cry WHEEEEEE!

cerebral palsy encouragement Jeremiah 29:11 Matthew 18:10

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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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When there's another season of waiting

On a recent beach trip, I rose earlier than my crowd to take painting reference photos at sunrise. I’m always surprised to see how many folks are on the shore that early in the morning waiting for the sun to peep above the horizon. With beach blankets spread, entire families gaze east waiting for the fiery gold and orange hues to spread across the sky. Words from the Psalmist come to mind, “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning” (Psalm 130:5-6). That word wait in the original language has some interesting nuances. It can mean bound together, expect, hope for or look for. In seasons of waiting, when we don’t know what the future may hold, our best and highest path should be to watch for the Lord and trust his word. In fact, we should bind ourselves to Him and not let go. Just as those on the beach watching at dawn, with every expectation the sun ...

The wedding and what we can't imagine

In a flurry of white and bountiful blooms, our son and his new wife were married this past week. It was a relatively small gathering with family and a few of our son’s and his wife’s friends, but an occasion of such joy, we thought we might just float away. And even the rain which had threatened for hours held off giving us an evening of undampened celebration. As always at weddings, I came away wishing I had more time with everyone. I wanted to speak more with my sister and her family whom I don’t see very often and the sisters of my new daughter-in-law’s mother. I’m sure we would have found much in common. I longed to spend more time with my son’s friends, several of which I have known since he was in high school. But the moments ticked away, leaving us hoping for another time. C.S. Lewis once said, “The fact that our heart yearns for something Earth can’t supply is proof that Heaven must be our home.” I long for more time with those I love, but one day, time will give way to...

Hearing and Answering

While in worship recently at a sweet baby dedication, we sang a song whose lyrics in part came from Psalm 34:4. In fact, the pastor, to emphasize a point, used them in a sermon. I dug a little deeper into the meaning of the verse. In the NIV, it reads, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” ” In other translations, it is "I sought the Lord, and he heard me." T he lyrics have “He heard and He answered." When I went to the original Hebrew word, anah, for answered or heard in that verse, I found that it means both heard and answered. For God to hear means for God to answer. I began thinking of all the times just recently, where my prayers have been heard and answered. Many, many times. He heard, and because he did, he answered. That Hebrew word also means shout, sing, testify, and bear witness. Honestly, it kind of bends my brain that one word can hold so many nuances of meaning. But when God answers our prayers, we should want to ...

Beverly Varnado: Beverly Varnado writes from a desk with a view of woodpeckers, cardinals, chipmunks, and squirrels. Inside, Wilbur the cat prances 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 another in a series of small town romances, A New Thing. She has also written 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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