START In my small-town community there is a group of people who has been meeting together for 150 years. The current group—and their ancestors before them—believe in the importance of being neighborly, in the biblical sense — and in the Southern sense as well. As this post publishes, I’ll be blessed to be part of that group today as the church I attend holds its 24th annual Yard Sale for Missions. Renaissance Man and I preparing and serving lunch at the Catfish Kitchen, but that’s off-topic. :-) This group of people has been my church family for the past three years. We’re a small congregation, but (while we may run the gamut of theological interpretation) we all hold dear the importance of ... Keep Reading...
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STORY: Free Write Day 6
START We all have a story. One of my favorites began 5.5 years ago after what seemed an eternity of waiting. Our Little Sir (second grandson) was born, and the addition of another little boy in our world was beyond thrilling. Last night, I got to FaceTime with this little one and his big brother. It was a special “happy birthday” call to this Nonna, and I loved it! You see, those boys and I, we love reading stories, making up stories, telling stories. Most of all, I love watching their stories unfold. Last night, Little Sir spontaneously broke into song as “Happy Birthday to You…” poured out of his little self. He loves music and singing, but he does NOT like to perform, ... Keep Reading...
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TRUST: Free Writes Day 5
START TRUST: It’s a hard concept these days. Who can you trust? People say one thing — and do another. Someone says they’ve got your back — then stabs you in it. Trusting sometimes feels like a free-fall . . . and I don’t like free-falls. Trust involves 100% letting go of control in a situation and letting someone else . . . ... Keep Reading...
