Posts by Tag: God
Funny Church Signs
You are driving down the road with the children fighting in the back seat, running late for an appointment. As you pull up at the redlight, the sign on the church on your left reads, "Every day above ground is a good one!" With a smile on your face, ...
When Small Children Pray
Are you worried, lonely, afraid, or grieving? Sometimes adults can learn very important lessons from small children. My hope is that these simple prayers from children can inspire you to bring your cares to the One in charge, the creator of the universe...
Sometimes God Sends Us Signs
As many of you know, I lost my Dad to cancer in June 2010. A number of years ago, he retired from Tro-Fe Dairy where he was employed as a milkman the majority of my life. Yes, I really am the milkman's daughter! A long standing joke in our family. He...
Birds Of The Air And Lilies Of The Field
The past two years have not been the most pleasant of times at the Holcomb household. I lost a job paying $36,000 per year due to budget cuts in June 2009. While able to survive on unemployment, it was not easy. The following April, my Dad was diagnosed...
Miracles: Fact of Fiction?
Seeming inexplicable events have been documented for centuries. Some people believe that God is still in the miracle working business today. The following story is one such miracle. You decide fact or fiction? Robert Newton cringed at the thought of...
What Do Cannibals, Alligators, And Storms All Have In Common?
In the south, we have experienced a long dry spell. The grass has become crunchy under foot and turned a beigy color, no longer the pretty greens that are normally seen in the summer. However, we are finally seeing some relief from the high temperatures...
The Mysterious Mailboxes of North Carolina's Beaches
What good is a mailbox located on a public beach if no mailman ever picks-up or drops-off mail? This sounds like a mystery to me. Where is Scooby Doo, Shaggy, and the gang when I really need them? Are there green monsters roaming this beach late at night...
A Letter to the Baby I Gave Away
My Dearest Son, It has been years since the day you were born. I remember the day vividly, every moment, every detail. I remember the doctors rushing around, the nurses speaking of how beautiful you are. It all happened very quickly and before I knew...
You can't hide from God!
Life is a complicated thing. I myself have felt the over powering urge more than once to throw in the towel and call it a failed mission. Pack my emotional baggage, write my good-byes, and hang the noose. Life is a complicated thing. Sometimes ...
From Head Cheerleader to Model...still not Popular...OH WELL!
Click. The door shut and the tears started flowing. My keys were wet by the time I could get them to unlock my car. Here I was again...unpopular. In high school, I was head cheerleader and for one year, class president as well. Everyone knew me in school...