Photos have immense power. They capture a moment in time, and every so often, they touch the heart and encourage the soul. Recently one particular photo catapulted me back in time to a thirteen-year-old conversation I had late one Monday evening with my late wife. I remember the time, the day, and the date as … Continue reading Queen of the Night
I love Max Lucado. I love the way he writes, the way he tells a story, and the way he creates images that forever linger in your mind. A gifted writer who nourishes your soul is a rare commodity these days. But calling Lucado a gifted writer is like saying Niagara has a nice Fall. … Continue reading A God Who Stoops
I have a confession to make. As a Christian, there were times when I could be arrogant and judgmental. This critical spirit manifested itself especially as it regarded one’s prayer life. That was until 2011. Up until then, I considered the best prayers to be those spontaneous, heartfelt expressions spoken from one’s heart. No rote … Continue reading Finding My Voice
I heard the rumble and knew instinctively what was about to pull up beside us. The echos of Easy Rider reverberated through the hot breath of a South Alabama July morning as the midnight chrome Harley came slowly to a stop and waited for the light to change. For a few brief seconds, my eyes … Continue reading Echos of Easy Rider
This is my fourth and final post on Freedom Matters. I figured it was time for me to step down off my soapbox before someone decided to push me off. In these troubled times, I am mindful of something Lincoln said about liberty, “We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we … Continue reading Freedom Matters – Part 4
Are we living in Fear or Freedom? What seems to be governing our lives today and keeping us from enjoying the freedoms we once took for granted? We fear catching COVID-19, we fear riots, we fear saying the wrong thing and incurring the wrath of the speech police. Fear is a motivator, but does Fear … Continue reading Freedom Matters – Part 3
Here it is July 4th, 2020 and we find ourselves in the midst of a perfect storm - a pandemic, an economic crisis, and a social crisis. Typically, our nation celebrates its independence with fireworks, cookouts, parades, and in nearby Atlanta, the famous Peachtree Road Race. Yes, we Americans enjoy our holidays. I suspect our … Continue reading Freedom Matters – Part 1
Today’s blog post is not my own. It belongs to a friend of mine, Mark Closson, who is a pilot with a leading airline. He’s also frustrated with the current state of affairs that we Americans find ourselves. He recently shared his perspective with a few friends in the Reflection below titled, “Shaken Up!” After … Continue reading Shaken Up!
In a year known for its unexpected events, there is one certainty, 2020 will be a year remembered primarily as the Year of the Pandemic when life became more about surviving than living. How much longer this lasts remains to be seen. We yearn to return to normal. Or, as one Facebook post shouted: “2020 … Continue reading Adorning the Dark
The power of words to change hearts is something I will never fully understand. Appreciate? Yes. Understand? No. A certain survey asked Americans what they longed to hear someone say to them. Three answers stood out. The first one is no surprise. “I love you.” The second one you might have guessed. “I forgive you.” … Continue reading Supper’s Ready
