By Candie Baldridge

I was raised by Appalachian parents but grew up in the North … caught between two kinds of roots, both sturdy in their own way. The mountains were in our stories, our manners, and our prayers. But like the tide, life pulled me away for a season, and somewhere along that stretch of years, I walked away too, from the faith I was taught and the God who loved me. Yet through moving to Appalachia, I found both again; the faith I once knew and the peace that never stopped waiting for me.

From Tide to Timber is a gathering place for the pieces of a full and faithful life: Christian inspiration, recipes from the heart, and stories both soul-stirring and lighthearted. Here you’ll find reflection, laughter, and the kind of encouragement that feels like an old friend dropping by with a casserole and good news. My hope is that when you read these words, you’ll feel right at home, and maybe see a bit of your own story growing here, too.

From the waves to the woods, His faithfulness remains.