Author Archives: Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Isaiah 28:16 talks about a tried stone. A tried stone is a fine grained stone used for carving statues. Stone is a solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made. A piece of stone can be shaped … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Since the monsoons decided to call the lowcountry winter of 2021 “home” for the past several weeks… with at least another week to go…the time inside has given me an unusual amount of “relaxation” time. Still that “Scot” … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I always like to be able to sneak in a little history behind  holidays and customs. St. Valentines Day has plenty of legends, myths and stories. But I discovered the creation of connecting love birds to this holiday … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Normally today “bestie” girlfriends would be celebrating Galentine’s Day…which always falls on February 13…the day before the traditional Valentines Day. And I am sure some friends will find a way to celebrate together…whether it is “live” or virtual … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: “Daffodils” by William Wordworth is one of the earliest poems I remember hearing in elementary school. Every year in early March the teacher would read the poem and we children got to stand by our desks and sway like … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: After reading Lisa’s story (which we will complete together today) I realized that one of my favorite quotes – the title quote- “Faith Sees Best in the Dark” has actually been Lisa’s guiding light. She has never let … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I remember as a child hearing Grandmother Wilson, and/or any of the other pea-shellers sitting under the shade trees, repeat simply this familiar expression….”If you’s got your health…you got everything.” That one comment would bring more nods and “Amen’s” … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Monday’s StoryWorth question asked about “family secrets”… which I interpreted as asking about “family skeletons in the closet.” 🙂 Immediately I could see Uncle Harlette telling us grand kids about a family ancestor known as “Bloody Bill” Cunningham…the … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As I look out my side window the shadows are rapidly lengthening and darkness is slowly painting the lower landscape with unlit colors. It is 5:30 Sunday afternoon. We had lots of rain, in intervals throughout the night … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: There is something so adorable about Linus and his security blue blanket that touches everyone… in their own insecure spots. He first appeared on television in 1952 carrying his blue blanket but never spoke until 1954. He is, … Continue reading →