For many that I love and respect, it’s been a year of tragedy and loss. Some of my dearest friends or family find themselves in a deep season of grief as Thanksgiving rolls around. My
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For many that I love and respect, it’s been a year of tragedy and loss. Some of my dearest friends or family find themselves in a deep season of grief as Thanksgiving rolls around. My
Read moreHave you ever grown tired of waiting for something to happen? Left to wrestle with doubts and fears or stuck in a rut where you’re certain you never belonged? Unable to find the right job
Read moreMost people I speak with daily are ready for change. A change in the news cycle. A drop in temperature. A new slate of conversation topics. A reprieve. Fresh air. A cool breeze. Football. The
Read moreI recently sang this song to my eight-month-old granddaughter, Charlotte Rose. “Jesus loves me, this I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones, to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong.”
Read moreWhen our children were growing up, they often wore these bracelets with their teen-aged friends. Colorful, clever, with a clear message that served as a reminder to think through what Jesus would do in whatever
Read moreHave you ever heard the phrase “Meeting my maker?” It’s often used to describe an end-of-life scenario, describing the moment we finally meet God face to face. As in “I’d better get my act together
Read moreJames Curtis Lewis was a man who loved and served his family well. Like a great book, he led a life that satisfies the soul.
With the love of family already embedded in him, his great-grandson, Walker James, is picking up where his great-grandfather left off.
Read moreEven during this unpredictable year, the month of October still has a fascinating way about her. A crispness in the air. A fresh start. A much-anticipated change in weather, routine and outlook. The arrival of
Read moreFrom this day forward. Wow! Thirty-six years of marriage. How is this possible? I think back to our vows taken on that day, heading down the aisle as the clueless kids we proved to be.
Read moreDear God, Where do we turn when the world goes mad? Go back to what you know. Why is truth so distorted and sad? Remember? I told you so. Is anger now our only choice?
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