Relatively Southern

Bare Branches and Blank Pages: 3 Lessons

During the Fall, we observed leaves falling, revealing bare branches. Where we live, the mountains of western North Carolina, apple trees surround us. We love… Read More

4 Lessons From the Parable of the Sower

Having been born in south Alabama, I remember vividly the Peanut Festival held yearly in Dothan, Alabama. Fall is a season of harvest of peanuts,… Read More

Falling Leaves and Letting Go – 5 Faith Lessons to Embrace this Fall

There are so many things we can embrace in this season of Fall as we watch the leaves change color and eventually fall.  It’s a… Read More

Pumpkin Spice and Prayer – Building a Cozy Fall Writing Routine

I love Fall. It’s my favorite time of the year. My first child was born at the end of September, and my birthday followed his… Read More

Family Reunions – Sharing Old Memories and Making New

The NLT version of the Bible mentions family in some form 399 times. Family is so important that the Bible lists the genealogy of Jesus… Read More