by Ingrid Lochamire | Jun 7, 2019 | Good Books, Writing
Our 140-year-old brick farm house sits on property that is known for its natural springs. In at least three distinct spots on our hundred acres, water bubbles up at will. Our spring-fed pond is freezing cold year-round, but rarely freezes over in winter because of the...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 25, 2018 | Good Books, Slice of Life, Story, Writing
Six years ago, I sat down with my Dad and asked him to tell me some of his stories. I’d heard a lot of them, but once he got going, Dad surprised both of us with all the things he remembered about growing up in a small town during The Great Depression and all...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 24, 2018 | Slice of Life, Story, Writing
Autumn is showing its colors in the valley this week and I can hardly contain myself. Looking out my kitchen window or hiking out to the cabin, I’m surrounded by beauty. This season is my favorite, but it’s all too brief. I wait for it as I notice the...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 15, 2018 | Faith, Good Books, Slice of Life, Writing
Time flies when you’re having fun, right? It also flies when the ups and downs of life take you by the hand and drag you along. We’re two weeks into October, 15 days into my commitment to write a short blog post every day and I’m falling woefully...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 3, 2018 | Faith, Writing
My head is spinning. For nearly two months, I’ve given my precious reading and writing time over to studying for a course I’m taking through Moody Bible Institute. We’re considering the roles of women in the church. Specifically, is it Biblical for...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Aug 27, 2018 | Faith, Good Books, Writing
I warned you… I’m studying to earn a Certificate of Ministry to Women at Moody Bible Institute and I knew it wouldn’t be long before things I’m reading would seep into the posts I leave for you here. Daughters of the Church by Ruth A. Tucker...