Seeing Christ in the Least of These

Have you ever stopped to think about how the smallest acts of kindness ripple into eternity? Sometimes, it’s easy to overlook the significance of small moments—the smile to a stranger, a warm meal shared with someone in need, or even lending a listening ear to a...

God Hears You When You Pray

There are times when we find ourselves alone—whether physically or emotionally—feeling overwhelmed and scared. Maybe it’s in the stillness of the night, when the weight of our fears feels the heaviest. In those moments, it can feel like no one sees or understands the...

Letter to Marie from Herman Nov 23-1944

To Miss Marie Arnold from Herman Scroggins Thursday niteNov 23, 1944 My Dearest One, How is my one and only to nite. Sugar I wish I could see you to nite and every other nite to. Honey, I have just got back from town and I am really tired but sugar I would write my...

My New Little Brother

Having experienced the journey of adoption before, Herman and Marie found the process of welcoming their second child to be a bit smoother. Two years later, my new little brother entered our lives, bringing a different set of challenges. Unlike my situation, my mom...

A New Name

I remember my mother telling me the story of how she came up with my new name. With great tenderness and a sense of newfound belonging, Marie and Herman embarked on a journey of renaming their cherished child. Legalities dictated that the baby could not retain her...