05Jan
New Year. Same Ending.
I could not think of a better way to kick off this New Year than sharing with you this fire in my belly! Like any other year, 2022 had lots of peaks and valleys for...
22Dec
Guest Blog from Rob Looper – “…and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor…”
As we prepare for a time of family gatherings, kids opening presents, and rest, I want to take a moment to share how grateful I am for you. Thank you for following along as we...
08Dec
Touching God for the Very First Time
On October 4th, 1995, Hurricane Opel was bearing down off Alabama's coast, ravaging its way toward my home in Montgomery. Typical for those preparing for storms, I decided on a last-minute dash to the local...
02Dec
Who’s driving the tractor anyways?
Let's be honest; we know full well Who's driving the tractor. As the story goes, a Georgia farmer asked his 5-year-old daughter for help. "It sure is tiresome plowing up all these fields by myself,"...
22Nov
A NEW FAMILY TRADITION BEGINS THIS THURSDAY
This week we enter the hustle and bustle of “the holiday season”. It’s often a moment of time-honored traditions. Many of us hold fast to our family rituals that bring us warmth and comfort. Everything...
07Nov
Which set of rulers, Democrat or Republican, will reign over us next?
America's resistance to being ruled by a king can be readily seen in Virginia's State Flag. Notice how the Roman goddess Virtus (Virtue) gets depicted holding a sword and a spear. Underneath the foot of...
27Oct
what to say when someone is anxious or depressed
This week I was asked, "what do you say to somebody struggling with anxiety and depression"? We all deal with it at some level or time in our lives. And many around us are dealing...
20Oct
October Wild Game, Tame Garden Part 2! – Oh, Wow!
The Lord has made everything beautiful in its time, so from time to time, as the seasons dictate, I'm continuing a series called Wild Game, Tame Garden. Join me as we explore topics ranging from hunting...
13Oct
October Wild Game, Tame Garden Part 1!
Here are a few tips and tricks!Many of you have let me know how much you have enjoyed our monthly series: Wild Game, Tame Garden. This month I wanted to spread it out over a...
06Oct
Thank you for holding my arms up so I could stay in the fight
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Pr. 17:17Western novelist Stephen Bly says that in the days of America's Old West, there were two types of friends: runners and...