By Kristine Amundrud @kamundrud I caught myself ruminating on a friendship and how it had changed. Everything felt different after returning from our family’s annual summer trek to the west coast. Daily check in text messages suddenly diminished. Opportunities to meet up became increasingly difficult in the changing seasons of life. Our kids grew out…
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DREAMING OF FRANCE
By Kimberly Onufrock-Bracco France has always been with me. When I look back it was basically staring at me from the wall although I hadn’t seen it. My first real memories were of our neighbors who immigrated after the war from France, an older couple Alice and Emile. Alice taught me French words and songs…
God Gave Me A Garden
By Bethany Peck The large wall clock we’d placed stylishly alongside oversized abstract paintings on our newly painted gray walls clicked in rhythm with my mind going through a solitary to-do list. How to get through this quiet day? Life was looking very different than recent years, and Saturday mornings were no longer filled with…
There is a Reason Why
By Mary Kurnik@marykurnikauthor When a dream is deep in one’s heart, there is a reason why. It won’t let go. Years can pass. Hardships, joy, accomplishments, relationships will ebb and flow, many hours of hard work realized, and the dream remains. Maybe over time it is buried deep inside; almost forgotten. Life demands so much…
From Crumbs to Comfort
By Kristine Amundrud @kamundrud While searching in my freezer, I came upon a bag of misshapen bread crusts–a plethora of broken and forgotten ends. An odd thing to keep, I could hear the wise voice of Meta, my Danish paternal grandma: “Waste not, want not.” An immigrant to Canada as a young teen and a…
Overcoming Chaos: A Kayaking Adventure with Noah Asher
The Adventures of Noah Asher By Noah Asher@TheNoahAsher Growing up in the south should mean that I’m used to bugs, animals of all kinds, dirt roads, and everything else ever mentioned in a country song by Luke Bryan. But I’m quite the opposite. I love adventure, but I also love air-conditioning. I love it so…
A Year to Rise
By Christina Cison@ourcornerofcurrituck We purchased our dream property in March 2020, adjusting our closing date due to the world shutting down. I remember reflecting on two comforts during those first few anxiety-filled weeks. First, our house had already stood for over 130 years, protecting families through many storms, hurricanes, and a previous pandemic. And second,…
A Story of Resilience
New this week on the grounded in the middle podcast! Of Wings & Dirt with Kimberly Phinney invites you on an intimate journey through the verses of Kimberly Phinney’s profound poetry collection. In each episode, Kimberly delves into her deeply personal narrative of facing mental and physical illness, the heartache of infertility, and the joy…
Taking the 5 Leaps: Experiencing God’s Faithfulness as You Respond to His Call
Discovering Your God-Ordained Path with Rachel G. Scott Many people yearn for greater fulfillment in life but struggle to move beyond their current circumstances to embrace their God-ordained calling. Without faith and direction, fear and uncertainty can prevent us from surrendering our desires and fully trusting God. Bible teacher and author Rachel G. Scott addresses…
Homestead Hearth
New this week! Hey there, friend! I want to welcome you to the newest addition to the Farmhouse Storyteller Journal- Homestead Hearth, where we celebrate the heart and soul of homestead cooking. Our homestead is a cherished gathering place for tired hog drivers to Sunday dinner. Just as the hearth symbolizes warmth and togetherness, we…