“Surrender the Hair”—not a phrase I was anticipating coming across as I read Rachel Dawson’s recounting of a Nicaragua trip in her book entitled These Twelve Stones; however, this is the exact wording she chooses in an effort to express a memorable moment which occurred during a high school mission trip. The team of young …
Category: Spiritual Life
Holy Confidence
Psalm 139 is such a wonderful reminder of the promises of God that a few years ago, I printed copies to leave sitting on the table next to my chair, on a clipboard in my office, and on the nightstand—all with the intent of memorizing these valuable reminders so that they would always be easily …
Never-Failing Friend
Who wouldn’t fancy listing one of their life goals to be a Never-Failing Friend? Seriously, do you know anyone who desires that any Relational Equity they cultivate to be marred by failure? But guess what? All of us, including me, will fall short if the bar we set is to be a Never-Failing Friend, because …
Just a Test
Imagine riding a tour bus, bound for the Road to Hana on the island of Maui with ten strangers, when the screeching, pulsing tone of the emergency alert system begins sounding from cell phones. We’re all familiar with the tone used to deliver important emergency information such as weather and AMBER alerts, but visualize the …
God Speed
What thoughts come to mind when you read the title to this post? Do the ideas connect to a specific person, time, or place? Is it an unknown phrase and therefore offers no meaning to you personally? Perhaps, you are sitting on the edge of your seat in anticipation of where I might navigate this …
Forest Bathing
Before the heat and humidity of a summer in West Tennessee hits, it’s enjoyable for me to spend as much time outdoors as possible; whether that happens while relaxing on the back porch, engaging in a morning walk, volunteering with Campers on Mission, or participating in a women’s weekend with TWRA, being outdoors revives my …
God-Listening Heart
Words of wisdom from one of the wisest men to ever live, King Solomon: “Here’s what I want: Give me a God-Listening Heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil” (1 Kings 3:9 MSG). What if more of us in this sinful world intentionally chose to begin our …
Say What?!?
Say What?!? Has someone ever verbalized an idea that caused your mind to desperately sift through the words that you know you heard, yet your mind struggles to pull it all together because it is so profound? That’s exactly what occurred during a Friday chapel service when Katrina Bazzoli shared with the crowd a question …
Show Up
“Just Show Up…with intentionality, recognizing that the words you use, the actions you display are going to have an impact on someone whether you intend that to happen or not.” These wise words were shared by Pharmacy Professor Kim Jones during a 2022 chapel service and resonated deeply with me as she shared of a …
Reporting for Duty
Parking the Jeep between a set of faded white lines in the Penick lot outside of Fred DeLay Gymnasium and voicing the words “Reporting for Duty” may not bear the same weight as it would coming from a military member or first responder; however, that is exactly what I’m being challenged to do by pastor …
Flourishing @ Life 