Category: Family stories
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Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
When I was a little girl, we didn’t have much money. We certainly didn’t have money for extras like cookies, but children like cookies. I was no exception. Thankfully, we go WIC. WIC, for those that may not know, stands for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC gives food to poor women who have infants and…
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Rural Mississippi Tales: Healing from Poison Ivy in the 1960s
My mother told me this story many years ago. I am retelling it here as she told it to me. Marcus would be my grandfather. This event took place in rural Mississippi in the 1960’s. “When I was about 2 or 3 years old, my daddy, Marcus, worked for a seismograph company. He was the…
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Lessons in Prayer: A Near Miss on 16th Avenue
At 16, the narrator recalls a challenging experience in a malfunctioning car when an 18-wheeler turned too sharply nearby. Despite the chaos, no one honked, demonstrating community support. This experience reinforced the importance of sincere prayer and a relationship with God.
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Surviving Childhood: A Flood, a Boat, and Family Memories
Years ago, a Mississippi family braved a month of rain, culminating in a risky boat ride on a flooded river, exemplifying courage and faith in adversity.
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The Decline of Church Attendance Among Youth
My great-grandmother advocated for Friday night church services for youth, fearing their absence would lead to declining church attendance, which has occurred.
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The Untold Story of a Church Without Locks
The church, continuously open since 1940, faced conflict when a new preacher installed locks, disrupting longstanding traditions and fellowship.
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A Summer Day in 1950s: Berry’s Coke Adventure
On a hot summer day in the 1950s, Berry walks two miles for cokes, gets a ride home, and surprises his family.
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A Shocking Sermon: Misunderstood Actions in the 60s
In 1963, Grandpa Paul, a new assistant pastor, shocked a congregation by admitting to “beating” his wife, which he later explained was to extinguish her dress fire. This incident taught the community the importance of understanding intentions behind actions, emphasizing listening before judgment.
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The Power of Simple Prayers: A Personal Journey
The author recounts experiences from childhood living in a remote town with their mother, emphasizing the power of prayer. During dire moments, including a near-train accident and car troubles, simple prayers were instrumental in their survival. These events reinforced the belief in Jesus’ assistance and the importance of trust in divine timing.
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The Power of Prayer: A Childhood Story
In the late 1960s, a family moved to an oilfield town where the children, Jerry and Karen, faced a challenge crossing a cattle gap. After Karen got stuck, she prayed for help, and Jerry miraculously bent the pipe to free her. Their father, skeptical, eventually recognized the extraordinary event as a manifestation of their faith.