Courageous Women of the Bible: Book Review
I met LaTan Roland Murphy at the Asheville Christian Writers Conference in February 2016. As a native Virginian G.R.I.T. S. girl (Girl...
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Jesus, Coffee, and Naps
April Dawn White
- Feb 28, 2018
- 2 min
Hallelujah Even Here
You expect me to sing Hallelujah even here? The writer of Psalm 137:4 was an Israelite held captive by a Babylonian enemy. How could the...
April Dawn White
- Feb 2, 2018
- 2 min
Who Told You That?
A ticker tape of negative thoughts scrolls across my mind. I squeeze my eyes shut to “take every thought captive” but the increasing...
April Dawn White
- Jan 12, 2018
- 2 min
Winter: A Season to Rest
The name ‘winter’ derives from an old Germanic word meaning “time of water” and refers to the high rain and snowfall that often...
April Dawn White
- Dec 29, 2017
- 2 min
Unpacking God’s Faithfulness
We moved into our new home seven weeks ago. As I unpack our possessions, I also unpack evidence of God’s faithfulness to our family....
April Dawn White
- Jul 14, 2017
- 2 min
Celebrate Grunt Work
<Gasp> Yes, I said peanut butter. Although taboo in public settings, (due to allergy concerns) peanut butter is a staple in our home and...
April Dawn White
- Jul 7, 2017
- 1 min
16 Character Traits of God in Psalm 145
“Take the dogs out! The barking is driving me crazy!” I commanded. Heavy footfalls of five grandkids, ranging in age from ten to...
April Dawn White
- Jul 1, 2017
- 2 min
Psalm 23 for Chronic Illness
Psalm 23 for Chronic Illness Hello friends, As our family prepares for another grand detour, I seek comfort in these familiar words, “He...
April Dawn White
- May 20, 2017
- 2 min
Exercising Our Spiritual Muscles: Guest Post by Amy Ahrens
I am honored to introduce you to my friend, Amy. When she shared this principle with me, I asked her to share it for Red Chair Moments....
April Dawn White
- May 12, 2017
- 3 min
Serving Pieces
“Serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13) I slid over to the next kitchen base cabinet, and extended by back into a cat...
April Dawn White
- Jan 10, 2017
- 2 min
But as for Me, I Trust in You
The phrase, “But as for me” recognizes I have a choice. I can choose trust or fear, sorrow or joy, rejection or redirection. Despite my...
April Dawn White
- Nov 28, 2016
- 3 min
Hope: The First Candle of Advent
My 2015 study of hope followed with an unexpected medical diagnosis and struggle to find my identity in 2016. I did not know the studying...
April Dawn White
- Nov 10, 2016
- 2 min
How to Expose Shadowed JOY
Darkness and long shadows obscured the hand embroidered JOY on the mini quilt. I cupped my mug of liquid mercy and watched as shadows...
April Dawn White
- Nov 3, 2016
- 2 min
Missing Pieces or Room for Blessings?
During my son’s Kindergarten year, the dental hygienist noted that our son was missing the tooth labeled as “Q.” He was greatly disturbed...
April Dawn White
- Oct 4, 2016
- 1 min
Personal Declarations and Self-Encouragement
Lord, I love you. Lord, I trust you. Lord, I trust your plan. Lord, I trust your provision. Lord, I trust your unfailing Sovereign...
April Dawn White
- Sep 19, 2016
- 2 min
Storm Survival: Faith Lessons from my Dogs
“Hiding I’m sure. He’s scared of storms,” I reply handing him the kid’s lunchboxes. “You know that dog, I’m sure he is hiding under...
April Dawn White
- Sep 15, 2016
- 2 min
The Unchanging Character of God
Suddenly my world turned upside down. Suddenly I stepped out of a healthy active life into the world of chronic illness. Suddenly,...
April Dawn White
- Sep 7, 2016
- 2 min
Why Would God Induce an Attack on His Children?
Today, I am purposefully trying to induce an attack of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, the rare neuromuscular disease that hijacked my...
April Dawn White
- Aug 23, 2016
- 1 min
Eat Cake: Remembering & Celebrating Answered Prayers
Cheerful sunflowers in decorated Mason jars serve as the centerpiece for today’s anniversary dinner. A chocolate cake with homemade...
April Dawn White
- Jul 28, 2016
- 3 min
Breaking Up with Perfect Online Book Study
God is reshaping my heart in this season of uncertainty. He is lovingly teaching me to let go of control. Next up is this idea of...
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