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[Jessica Sly] Wandering the Emerald Isle

Mar 23, 2021Alyssa RoatAuthor Posts, Historical Sidenotes, Story Behind the Storyinspiration, Ireland, travel

March brings with it several things: March Madness (I’m more of a football girl, myself). The start of springtime. And good ol’ St. Paddy’s Day. Now, there’s a really neat Christian backstory in the life of St. Patrick the man, but when I think of St. Patrick’s Day, it floods me with fond memories from…

[Heather FitzGerald] COVID Cannot Quarantine My Memories!

Jul 14, 2020Heather FitzGeraldAuthor Posts, Heather L.L. FitzGerald, Personal Storiesannivrsary, birthday, CS Lewis, Emerald Isle, inspiration, Ireland, travel

A year ago this month, my husband and I were able to take a dream vacation to the Emerald Isle. Since travel anywhere right now is a pain in the mask, I thought it would be fun to revisit this exceptionally beautiful place via a blog post or two (will continue the tour next month!).…

[Cynthia Herron] Delight in the Ordinary

Jun 26, 2020CynthiaH2 CommentsAuthor Posts, Cynthia Herron, Personal StoriesAdoption, Appreciation for simple things, Author Cynthia Herron, Delight in the Ordinary, Gratitude, Hardship and tough seasons, inspiration

Cynthia Herron shares a personal story of gratitude for the ordinary things in life.

[Cynthia Herron] Advice I’d Give to a Younger Me

May 26, 2020CynthiaH4 CommentsAuthor Posts, Cynthia Herron, Devotionaladvice for teens, Author Cynthia Herron, Friendship, inspiration, Live each moment with purpose, motivation, Reunions

Cynthia Herron says, “Be in the moment, yes, but also live each moment with purpose. Focus on the bigger picture.”