This season has become a yearly marker of time. Maybe it’s because we take more pictures around Christmas. Or perhaps […]
The Significance of the Shepherd
We always hear about shepherds in scripture, but why were they so important? Shepherds roamed outside of the city in […]
There’s a Chill in the Air
Cooler weather has arrived in North Florida which means it’s too cold for snakes, lizards, and other reptiles. We Floridians […]
Thankful for the Trials
There’s a verse in the New Testament that says to give thanks in all things. Sometimes I struggle with this […]
Open Windows
The cooler air has been a treat these last few days. Open windows have replaced the incessant roar of our […]
Working on the Next Chapter
Recently I participated in a two-day clinic on chronic pain and fibromyalgia at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I rearranged many […]
It’s Not What It Looks Like
From the outside, her world looked perfect. Devoutly religious. A large family. A respected husband. Service-minded. If I had seen […]
Not How I Planned
Each year, I look forward to the Florida Christian Writers Conference at Lake Yale Conference Center. After some encouragement, I […]
Reconnecting
I’ve had the privilege of reconnecting with two old friends recently. I was asked to speak at a retreat, and […]
Remembering Tommy Lee Cone
At 99, Mrs. Tommy Lee Cone went home to be with Jesus. As we celebrated her life, I wasn’t sad. […]