Undercurrent Of Love
When I was a teenager, I drove to the grocer in our small, rural Tennessee town. I grew up there, and most of the folks I would run into while in that store knew my family. But on this particular day,...
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Duke
When I open the back door of my Ram 1500 pick-up truck, my black lab rescue mutt jumps in immediately. Duke sits in the back, sporting his doggy grin. He has no idea where we’re going.
After We Notice Needs, Now What?
Hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, imprisoned. It’s not enough for Christians to notice needs; we need to show care through active compassion. Toward strangers and spiritual family alike, followers of...
Be Shepherds Eager To Serve
Today is Election Day. It is time to vote for the person we believe will best handle the challenges at home and abroad. It can be an emotionally charged decision, especially if we think we are at a...
From Paul To Tim
I always want to say I’m more of a follower than a leader, but the truth is, you and I are leaders if another person has ever listened to our advice, followed our ideas, or if we have stood up for...
On Being Fair
When there is one piece of dessert left and two sweet eaters want it, one cuts it in half, and the other person gets the first choice. This method ensures the first person cuts the pastry in...
Peacemakers
Recently, a group of my high school classmates gathered for our 25-year reunion. As we looked through yearbooks, we caught up and reminisced on the “good ol’ days.” A flood of memories came...
There Are Two I’s In Ambition
You’ve heard it said there’s no “I” in team. It’s a simple reminder for anyone in the mix with an inflated ego or self-centered motives. We all have different gifts and skills. We all have...
The Friendship Breakup
One of the things about adulthood that no one ever warned me about was the difficulty and complexity of a “friendship breakup.”