That’s what many are feeling here in western North Carolina.

After all, several years ago, a flood devastated much of our county–washing away homes, hopes, and dreams.

Even taking lives.

With the threat of Hurricane Helene, many are buckling down, boarding up, and praying hard–

That’s what many are feeling here in western North Carolina.

After all, several years ago, a flood devastated much of our county–washing away homes, hopes, and dreams.

Even taking lives.

With the threat of Hurricane Helene, many are buckling down, boarding up, and praying hard–

Late in the afternoon of a chilly day in February, two gentlemen were sitting alone…

“…[give] thanks always and for every circumstance, thanking God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 5:20)

“You will go out in joy and be led forth with peace…” (Isaiah 55:12a NIV)

Sweet Mother Mary– Labored Life for all the world, Rose daughter to Son.

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven… Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11a NLT)

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10 NKJV)

“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” Proverbs 27:9

“I believe [Mary Magdalene’s] simple, graceful impact is to remind us of the power of following Jesus…” (Graceful Influence, Lori Roeleveld, p. 131)

The yellow buds of forsythia serve to remind us—spring is coming in all its glory. It doesn’t wait until the threat of winter’s passed but, rather, blossoms with courage, then braves cold nights which will surely come.

One day, there will be no mysteries, no portions of scripture that raise questions, causing us to seek answers. But, for now, there’s beauty in seeking, when “rhema moments” happen, and we inquire again, asking—“What is it, Lord?”

God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that .

(I Corinthians 1:9—The Message)

So now I ask you, dear lady—not as if I were writing to you a new command, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another” (2 John 1:5 HCSB)

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.

But the greatest of these is love.”

(I Corinthians 13:13 NIV)

… And a little child will lead them (Isaiah 11:6 NIV)

“… And there is pansies, that’s for thoughts…” ~Hamlet~

Your true character is most accurately measured by how you treat those who can do ‘Nothing’ for you.—Mother Teresa

“Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.”(Genesis 18:14–ESV)

How have you experienced freedom in forgiving?

Is there someone you yet need to forgive? Today’s the day!