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I awoke at 4am this morning with wide eyes and a full heart. As my feet hit the cold floor, I slid them into the warmth of my slippers,...
Rose Hammer
Nov 23, 20236 min read
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Hidden Fruit - it's worth the wait.
As the sun begins to announce its arrival by lightening the skies of the eastern horizon, I once again set out to tend to the garden...
Rose Hammer
Aug 7, 20234 min read
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To Be Set Free From Fear
One of the things I enjoy most about gardening is the life lessons that come from just simply observing our amazing world. This past week...
Rose Hammer
Jun 10, 20234 min read
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Hope...a four letter word that will change your life.
It's a New Year! You might have missed it the evening of March 22nd - but I hope you got to see it! As the sun dipped below the horizon,...
Rose Hammer
Mar 26, 20239 min read
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Lessons from the Lamp
It was Saturday and I was sitting once again in the midst of the post-flood chaos at the lake, contemplating all the knick-knacks to be...
Charlanne Tippett
Mar 11, 20233 min read
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Book Announcement!
You Will Make Mistakes: Discovering God's Grace in the Midst of Perfectionism Authored by Lenee M. Pezzano Foreword written by Rose...
Rose Hammer
Jan 31, 20235 min read
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Dreams, Goals...How?
At the beginning of each year, most people are reflecting on the past year and what they want to do to improve in the new year. Whether...
Rose Hammer
Jan 24, 20234 min read
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Burst Pipe!
It was a quiet Christmas afternoon when I received one of those calls we never expect and never hope to get. "I hate to tell you..." my...
Charlanne Tippett
Jan 20, 20234 min read
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Setting The Table
There's something about setting the table when you're expecting guests for a special occasion. The anticipation of a wonderful time...
Rose Hammer
Nov 22, 20222 min read
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The Fragrance of Church
I have an unusual gift: a SUPER-sensitive nose. This can be both a blessing and a curse, as you can imagine. A few nights ago, as I went...
Charlanne Tippett
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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A Year Later - Trust, Hope & Love
The past year I found myself changing in wondrous ways, even as each unique season of the year passed. For myself personally it was a...
Rose Hammer
Apr 15, 20223 min read
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Winter - A Time Of Vision
Watching nature transform around us from fall to winter was truly inspiring. As leaves fell and trees were left stark, baring their...
Rose Hammer
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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Fall - A Time Of Change
With the color of the leaves changing from the many shades of green enjoyed throughout the summer to stunning waves of reds, yellows, and...
Rose Hammer
Nov 20, 20212 min read
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Summer - A Time Of Discovery
Summer we found ourselves exploring Badin Lake, the Uwharrie National Forest, and the surrounding area. Whether boating, hiking, fishing,...
Rose Hammer
Aug 21, 20212 min read
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Spring - A Time Of New Beginnings
We arrived in springtime and the area was in bloom. Daffodils, azaleas, wisteria, dogwoods, honeysuckle, and a multitude of trees...
Rose Hammer
May 29, 20213 min read
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We've Arrived! The Delsa's Base Location
In spite of all the head winds - we made it! After we returned home from the scouting trip last October, we set the wheels in motion for...
Rose Hammer
Mar 30, 20212 min read
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Exploration - Scouting For Land At Badin Lake
After hours and hours of personal time being spent pouring over North Carolina information, economy, weather, GIS sites, deeds, property...
Rose Hammer
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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What Is The Delsa?
The Delsa will be a vibrant retreat that interweaves environmental, educational, personal enrichment and charitable activities into a...
Rose Hammer
Aug 20, 20202 min read
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Why Badin Lake?
Badin Lake was identified as an ideal location for The Delsa as it sits between the four largest cities of North Carolina - the Raleigh...
Rose Hammer
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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Why The Delsa? Why Now?
With the challenges of the past two years that we have all observed and experienced worldwide, and the solitude it created for many of...
Rose Hammer
Jul 17, 20203 min read
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Thank you for being a loving friend. At times when life has gotten too difficult to walk alone, you have been there to help me. Thank you for praying with me and helping me to continue to hope in the perfector and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2)
Ivonne B
Educator, Dallas, TX
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