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. […]
The Problem with Swiss Cheese
Why is Swiss cheese the only kind of cheese with holes? In the cooking process there’s a combination of bacteria […]
It’s National Recovery Month
77% of the people in the US who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder this year DID NOT […]
Dog on the Table
We are a “no dog under the table” kind of family. He’s welcome to scavenge for crumbs once we’re finished […]
The Older We Get
“When you have kids, you’ll understand.” “When you become a grandparent, you’ll get it.” “When things stop working like they […]
Fighting Through the Wind
One of the highlights of the recent hurricane was hanging out in the living room with my kids. We laughed, […]
Helping Another Bird Get Free
We have birds living in our birdhouses for the first time. Four years ago, a friend gifted us with a […]