Covid has hit North Carolina hard in the last few weeks, as is the case in many states. We’ve been watching the cases rise here in Charlotte, and out of an abundance of caution, we’re going to be moving production to home-only sewing for the next few weeks. It’s a blessing to have a production …
Recently, one of the women on our staff was cleaning out her purse. Earrings, kleenexes, mints, earbuds – lots of stuff had gathered. It took a while to sort the necessary out from the trash. Women of today are busy and their purse contents reflect that reality. While our carpet purse design is definitely geared …
“My father’s name was Paul*,” shared a leader in the ESL conversation class.”Paul Thomas.” With surprise, the woman sitting next to her exclaimed, “That was my father’s name too! Except turned around: Thomas Paul*.” These two women, one born in the United States and one born in southern Africa, had found a connection. This type …
Need to lose some extra pounds? Check. Need to spend more time at the gym? Check. Need to use less creamer in my coffee? Check. Travel overseas? Check. I’m right in the thick of making new year’s goals. My hope is to create some practical steps that will lead to 2019 being a happier, healthier …
I’d had a rough day. I was tired, kids had demanded much of my attention, and then to top it all off, a toilet overflowed, requiring me to cancel a meeting. When a friend messaged me, I told her some of the story, but the whining that I wanted to do just didn’t seem like …
Hurrying through the store after a long day at work a few months ago, friendship was the last thing on my mind. I grabbed milk and a few other necessities and found my way to checkout, eager to get home to my husband and two small children. As I unloaded my cart, I noticed the …
Does anyone else hate hospitality? Or at least feel completely lacking when it comes to serving guests well? I’ve never been someone given to entertaining. Some people have a wonderful knack for making you feel right at home, their house all spic and span, serving fresh baked goods on a china platter. That’s definitely not …
You’re running car pool, helping with math homework, keeping a toddler entertained, nursing a baby. Life is busy as a mom, right? But that doesn’t mean if you’re passionate about the current refugee crisis, you can’t be involved! Here’s five ways all moms can help refugees: Get Educated So you know in general that you …
I recently came across an amazing book called Theirs Is the Kingdom: Celebrating the Gospel in Urban America. Written by Robert Lupton, author of Toxic Charity, this small book is packed with deep thoughts, as Lupton shares lessons learned, situations observed, thorny problems and insights into what it means to live and minister in the …
“I don’t know what I’m going to do,” the mom said, with a catch in her voice. I sat there, not sure how to respond. “She just keeps getting in to trouble.” I struggled to come up with words to respond to the desperation in my friend’s voice. Her daughter WAS struggling academically and socially. …
