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The Privileged Life: How Thirsty Are You?
“…for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters.” (Revelation 7:17a) Water. Such a luxury. When my mom was a toddler in the 1930s Depression, my grandparents had to move to a rustic house in Appalachia…with no running water. But my grandfather knew of a…
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The Privileged Life: Looking for the Cross
“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” (Galatians 6:14) A fellow blogger, Mama Lava, has encouraged her readers to look for heart-shaped images, in nature and elsewhere, as little reminders of God’s love for us.*…
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ANNOUNCING–A NEW WHODUNNIT MYSTERY SERIES!
Hi, friends! I’m so excited to announce that I’ve joined a band of marvelous Christian authors writing the newest series of Ever After Mysteries—novels based on fairytale plots, set in the 1940s. I’m a new kid on this block, and I’m having a blast getting to know these fine ladies and their work. A Troll Falls by Marji…
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The Privileged Life: The Essence of a Good Guide
“For You are my rock and my fortress; therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.” (Psalm 31:3) Are you an independent traveler? I am. My husband and I love exploring new places, looking for curiosities, digging into history, and learning about people in different cultures. We prefer to go off the beaten path, move at our own…
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The Privileged Life: Why You Should Go on a Pilgrimage
“Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage….each one appears before God in Zion.” (Psalm 84:5,7b) Ever consider going on a pilgrimage? Dictionaries define it as a long journey to reach a sacred place or achieve a goal, usually to pay homage to someone or something. Actually, that could apply to our hikes around Appalachia where…
