I’ve been thinking… again
Now, most of you know that when I say, "I've been thinking..." there's no telling what will come out of my mouth! Some of my...
A perfect lemonade day
Many days in life can feel as sour as lemons. These are the days when bills pile up and the car breaks down on...
The American daughter
Mollie Randolph Sparks stood by the river with her washboard and tub. Her back ached, but there was work to be done. As the...
The words he couldn’t spell
Dad, where are you? I often ask my father that question even though he doesn’t reply. Heaven has no phones, but they should! If...
Matthew 25 Alliance: Churches unite to care for neighbors in need
I was talking to someone this week who asked several folks recently, “What’s the bottom line of Christianity?” Quarterback Tim Tebow gave a talk...
‘Grandma, I believe you’
“We are all going to Pigeon Forge for Memorial Day weekend! Yes, we are taking three children under 10 years old, their parents, and...
Chattahoochee Christian School celebrates gift of 51 acres for future campus in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ga. — For years, Chattahoochee Christian School has operated out of borrowed space, teaching students inside facilities owned by Concord Baptist Church while...
The summers that raised us
Summer is here! It's the time when mosquitoes drive us indoors, kids lose control loudly, and the air conditioner decides to break down on...
The silence after gunfire
Many unknown war heroes go unrecognized, lacking statues or large granite crypts. Their graves span our nation and are often marked with a small...
More than a Hallmark holiday
I can remember talking to a friend as we drove by a billboard advertising Father’s Day and hearing “that’s twenty dollars I look forward...
She is always with you
She said, “Lynn, when I pass away, are you going to be okay? Your brother and father are already gone, and I am worried...
Keep your running shoes on
The song “Circle of Life” from The Lion King gives most of us goosebumps when we listen to it. The music is powerful and...