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“Be my rock of refuge to which I can always go.”
Psalm 71:3
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- When Convictions Get Ugly
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- Disappearance of an Old Friend
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About My Latest Book
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Join Verla Wallace for a backroads adventure with no cell phone, laptop, GPS, or itinerary. Wallace’s journey of self-discovery is filled with humor and drama, heartache and breakthrough. Meet Duck Man, a washed-up machinist with a brain tumor who found a new purpose for his life in the unlikeliest of places. Meet the mysterious hiker, fresh off walking The Appalachian Trail, who forces Wallace to acknowledge her own calling. Whether it involved getting lost at night in a mountain canyon or attending an elegant Hilton Head wedding, Wallace’s life-changing road trip delivers a wealth of wit and wisdom with an ending no one expected.
Available on Amazon.
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Author Archives: Verla Wallace
When Convictions Get Ugly
I’m a jaded old reporter who isn’t shocked by much. I’ve covered heinous stories like the John Wayne Gacy trial, political corruption at the highest level, and kids sold by a parent on drugs. But one story this week caught me … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Compassion, Our speech
Tagged Christianity, compassion, denominations, evangelicals, Purpose-Driven Life, Rick Warren, suicide
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Grateful for an Empty Tomb
“In many respects I would find an unresurrected Jesus easier to accept. Easter makes him dangerous. Because of Easter I have to listen to his extravagant claims and can no longer pick and choose from his sayings. Easter means he must be out there … Continue reading
What God and “NCIS: Los Angeles” Share in Common
Watching “NCIS: Los Angeles” the other night helped me finally understand why I get impatient with God’s plans for my life. I keep losing sight of basic principles that the TV actors follow well. The whole thing began earlier that … Continue reading
Ballad for an Ordinary Life
Today is playing out as pretty ordinary–full of the duties that keep life ticking, none of which are particularly memorable. I hate the word ordinary. It sounds so dead and meaningless. Then, in the car, I heard a classic county song written in the … Continue reading
Posted in Answers, Life Purpose, Living Well
Tagged Appalachia, Chow chow, meaning, ordinary, perfect country song, Steve Goodman
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The Fast Track Back to God
Last weekend while driving home from a movie, my husband and I passed a beautiful little country church. It looked more like something from a New England movie set than the modern church architecture you see today. A sign in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Renewal, worship music
Tagged contemporary Christian music, God’s sovereignty, hymn sing, legalism, soul fatigue, worship
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Disappearance of an Old Friend
Friends say she hasn’t disappeared, but she’s seen less often at groups and activities they, too, wish they could ditch but don’t have the guts. They are activities that don’t really feed their spirit or match their interests anymore but they … Continue reading
Postcard From Paradise
The Gulf Coast of Florida is a wonderful place to be in January. It’s widely known for its tropical beauty, even though the part most visitors see is a beauty that’s been carefully trimmed and manicured and arranged into botanical … Continue reading
Breaking the Rules About Christmas
Few people would call this a quiet time of year–not if the merchants, party planners, and other purveyors of merriment have anything to say about it. And, I’ll admit, I love the music, decorations, and the feasting as much as … Continue reading
Posted in Birth of Christ
Tagged celebrate, Christ child, Joseph, manger, Mary, quiet, the real meaning of Christmas
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What If You’re Not Feeling Thankful?
Recently, my husband returned from a 30 min. pre-dawn power walk through the charming older suburb where we currently live. As he passed a little pocket park near a small shopping area, he noticed a woman sitting on a park … Continue reading
Posted in Compassion, Perseverance, Surviving in an Unkind World
Tagged circumstances, gratitude, homeless, hope, hopeless, Thanksgiving
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The Answer to All Your Questions
As an admitted news junkie, I confess I spent a lot of time the last ten days in front of the TV, toggling between election mania and the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Sandy. Americans react to these kind of events … Continue reading
Posted in Answers, Expectations
Tagged answers, boss, curiosity, humility, Hurricane Sandy, prayer, unanswered questions
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Pilgrim on the Loose 