Author Archives: Sara

Ada Patrick Craddock (10-26-1904-5-16-1971) wrote the words of this song and had it put to music. This is one among many along with much poetry. She was published. She wrote this song in 1937. Much of her writings were expressed through years of economic sufferings which were felt throughout the world. The Great Depression wasContinue reading “Ada’s story”

“Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, then make my joy complete by being of one mind, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, butContinue reading “Completed Joy”

This “Tea Set” stamped made in Germany was given to me many years ago by my friend Kathy Wellde with her husband,  an Ambassador.   Over the years she and I shared many stories over tea and her delicious baked breads. She later wrote her very own cookbook which  one stays close by me. The Ambassador diedContinue reading “My Tea Set”

“In your minds you must be the same as Jesus Christ: His state was divine, yet he did not cling to his equality with God” —Philippians 2:6, Jerusalem Bible Recently as I meander along through a well-kept small fruit field  in NC, as long as I kept my eyes focused on the field acre orContinue reading “In my mind I must be….”

“Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law? 37) Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38)  is the first and greatest commandment.…” Matthew 22:37 I have come to understand in order for me to obey the greatest commandment everContinue reading “Love me-💟 Love God💟”

“One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.” – Proverbs 17:9 (NRSV) As I thought on this wisdom provided by the Book of Proverbs I tried to interpret the action that comes with the wisdom from an all inclusive perspective. I was delighted that this wisdom speaksContinue reading “The fragrance of Friendship”

Psalm 42:1, NRSV “As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.” Do I even know how a deer longs for a flowing stream? Do you? Share your story of a longing deer for a stream.

“A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. . . . Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.” – Matthew 7:18, 20 (NIV) “Fruit takes time to develop and grow. Over time we will get to know others by the fruit that the Holy Spirit grows not onlyContinue reading “Fruit ID”

June, you remind me of flash cards. You flash into our lives with a host of flair and fanfare! Birds sing with summer flowers harmonizing; signaling summer fruit is just a pick away! June, the brightest card of your flash is when graduates show us their embossed diplomas making 12, 14, 16 or even 18Continue reading “June Graduates”

“[The righteous] will bear fruit even when old and gray; they will remain lush and fresh in order to proclaim: “The LORD is righteous. He’s my rock.”- Psalm 92:14-15 (CEB)