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’...

Family and Friends Provided Help

Several of my neighbors and I had planned to go out for lunch to celebrate a friend’s birthday,  but I needed to take care of my dog first. I saw Mary Carol headed toward her car and I asked if she was joining us. She said yes and offered me a ride. I agreed,...