By: Chloe Grabeman Forward: My dear friends, We would like to thank you. You have made the past year of writing an absolutely incredible journey filled with encouragement, inspiration, joy and love. So, it is with two hearts full of thankfulness for all God has done and what you have made this blog, we say to you our journey is… Read More
Doubt and Faith: The New Salt and Pepper
By: Chloe Grabeman In J.K. Rowling’s beloved works of Harry Potter, the inhabitants of the wizarding world are plagued by a very real fear of an evil murderous wizard named Voldemort. This fear overtakes them so much, they cannot even utter his name. He’s referred to as “you know who” or “he who must not be named.” On the outside… Read More
Practicing Peace
By: Chloe Grabeman Lately, I’ve been going stir crazy in my surrounding flatlands. I crave hills and valleys. So, last week I took a trip to my mountain covered promise land – Tennessee. But for a number of reasons, this wasn’t a normal visit. In my departure and journey in, I unknowingly picked up a little companion, his name was… Read More
Letting Go and Holding On
By: Chloe Grabeman Do you remember the first time you rode a bike? Nervously pedaling while parents carefully let go and you conquer the two-wheeled beast by yourself. You return to a cheer squad of two as mom and dad praise your triumph, beaming with pride. From an early age, we exalt independence of every kind. We celebrate the underdog…. Read More
The Committee of the Expected
By: Chloe Grabeman Forward: This blog was written to my incredible brother as he continues to pursue his dreams in music and acting. You inspire me, Carey. One of my favorite books of all time is Lois Lowry’s The Giver. It follows the unique life of a young boy named Jonas living in a seemingly Utopian society where the life… Read More
Within the Fog
By: Chloe Grabeman Have you ever driven through a dense fog? You know your destination but are thwarted from making even a simple turn because nothing is clear. You feel the pressure as your ETA moves further and further from what you planned and are left squinting down the road wondering if you’ll ever find your way. Pardon my language,… Read More
Abide in My Love
By: Chloe Grabeman On Saturday, I graduated from Lee University. I got my diploma, shook the president’s hand, turned my tassel, and successfully crossed the stage without falling! College was absolutely incredible for me, but amongst the abundance of things I learned, I also came face to face with a deep weakness. My fall to perfectionism. I wish I… Read More
Mirroring Martha
By: Chloe Grabeman We all know the story of Mary and Martha – Miss disciplined and Miss distracted. I know this story isn’t a contest and don’t get me wrong, I love Mary’s example, but I am a competitive person and love a good underdog story! So, in the spirit of the underdog, I thought we would look at Martha… Read More