Prayer

“So give yourselves humbly to God.“–James 4:7a tlb As a human, I think being humble is way out of our natural reach. Not only is it not part of our wheelhouse, it is definitely…

I woke up in the wee hours one recent night and found my heart was heavy with a burden I had been praying about for years. With eyes barely open I began to once…

Before I came to Middle Tennessee in 2004, I barely knew country music. My repertoire began and ended with, You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me Lucille. But after being here for just…

Two days ago, while doing one of my least favorite things—getting my teeth cleaned—I was able to watch one of the HGTV home renovation shows. Since we no longer have cable most of those…

Several weeks ago a young man in our community died from brain injuries sustained in an accident. He was just a teen. While he was in the hospital, many on social media posted sentiments…

One thing I love about living in a home that is surrounded by woods is that there is a wonderful quiet that blankets us just about all the time. In the distance we can…

Our sweet dog, Samantha, is fifteen years old. A Miniature Schnauzer with personality galore, she has watched for our safety and stolen our hearts in ways that are hard to imagine. Funny, cute, and…

I’ve always wondered when reading passages in the book of Revelation, how it could be that man doesn’t repent after each horrific event that will come upon the world. When in my early twenties…

I don’t know about you, but this has been one of the hardest seasons of life I have ever walked through. When I get something accomplished, instead of having a breather, another deadline or…