Category Archives: Inspirational

Favorite #122: Storehouse for Jesus

  Serving Others with Love  While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for many, it’s a time of loneliness and heartache for others. What a blessing there are places like the Storehouse for Jesus in Mocksville, NC where … Continue reading

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Favorite #121: A Daughter’s Love

        SpendingTime Together The holidays and especially Christmas seem to be some of the hardest times to get through when losing a loved one. It’s been three months since my husband, Michael passed and since then my daughters and I have been finding … Continue reading

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Favorite #120: Family Traditions

          Making Gingerbread Houses Christmas is a time for family, fun and making memories, with traditions that often include presents under the tree, cookies for Santa, Christmas caroling and programs at school or church. Whatever your traditions, the ones that include … Continue reading

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Favorite #118: Thanksgiving

               Attitude of Gratitude Every year excitement can be felt as Thanksgiving Day approaches, building until the day families get together for food, fun and fellowship, thankful to be together once more.This year our extended family met at my sister-in-law, Hope Cline’s house, with … Continue reading

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Favorite #117: GG’s Art, Frames and Gifts

Celebrate Small Business Weekend Although most people know about Black Friday, many have never heard of small business Saturday? Formed as a way to help businesses compete for dollars during the Christmas holidays, this idea is catching on across the country. … Continue reading

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Favorite 115: Rev. Billy Graham

               A Man for the Times This past week the media reported that Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 96th birthday quietly at home with family and friends. I grew up during the ’60’s watching Billy Graham’s crusades on television, loving everything about them, including the music … Continue reading

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Favorite #114: Painting Party

         Dealing with Grief     Since my husband, Michael’s passing two months ago, friends, family and neighbors have been kind enough to call, drop by or suggest activities to distract me, if only for a little while. Jeanette Nelson, a family friend, recently invited my oldest daughter, … Continue reading

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Favorite #113: Coach McCullough

Always Thinking of Others Michael McCullough, the love of my life and my best friend passed away Monday Sept. 15th from a massive heart attack, leaving a big whole in my heart as well as the community. A lover of … Continue reading

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Favorite #111: Music Teachers

     A Love for Music September means not only the end of summer for many, but the beginning of an exciting new school year. As a retired music teacher, even though I may not be standing at the door on the first day of school, … Continue reading

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Favorite #110: Summer Camp

Having Fun While Learning Traditionally, summer camp is a time to learn a new skill in a safe and structured environment. The variety of activities offered is as varied as the imagination, including camping, hiking, swimming, crafts and organized sports. Elementary and … Continue reading

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