The Circle of Blessing

By Emilie Hendryx I’d like to introduce you to my car…Sir Derrick. This old guy had a great life with me. We went on adventures to distant lands….well, mostly in California, Oregon, and Washington, and he was my faithful travel buddy to college and beyond. He also...

Mourning Call

By Marilyn Nutter Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. Proverbs 25:25 NIV My dear friend Ellen and her family were among the first people who welcomed my family when we moved to VA in 1981. Their hospitality was unsurpassed and our...

Breakfast in Bed

By Ellen Andersen Today’s post features a friend of mine, Sharon O’Neal,  whom I’ve known for years. She and I are both involved in Stephen Ministry at our church, where we reach out to help and encourage others who are hurting.  We’ve been recipients of others’...