Galatians 5:1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Some events in history change us forever. The COVID-19 pandemic was one of those moments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we faced many rules to help stop the virus. We missed church, kept our distance, and stayed home until it was safe. Those hard times changed us, and we are still learning how. As we enter 2026 and I write this f

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12, BSB) Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter. Now that we’ve turned our clocks back and the sun is setting sooner, the change is even more apparent. However, it was Mama’s sweet cornbread that marked the new season in our house. Mama made it with cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, salt,

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