In memory of Mary
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about a young woman in the Bible named Mary. There are several women named Mary in Scripture,...
At the 6-months mark, Pope Leo finds his footing and starts charting his own...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — “You get used to it.”
That was Pope Leo XIV 's matter-of-fact response when King Charles III asked about the swarms...
Overcome evil with hope
Anne Frank wrote on July 15, 1944, “In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”
Anne would die from...
Hills Crossing Baptist Church exceeds goal in Christian Literature Drive
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Hills Crossing Baptist Church once again partnered with the international ministry Love Packages to share the Word of God around the...
Jessie, Uga, and Halloween
It was a perfect Halloween night in South Florida, a warm and balmy evening that felt nothing like our typical autumn. My then nine-year-old...
Us vs Them
At times, when I start writing a column, I have a clear message in mind, but I struggle to find the right words to...
Christian literature drive underway; donated books and Bibles needed
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Hills Crossing Baptist Church is once again partnering with the international ministry Love Packages to share the Word of God with...
Don’t break from a broken heart
After writing a recent story about a challenging time I experienced years ago, a friend wrote to me, "Lynn, that was heartbreaking!" I responded,...
Faith, compassion, and $24.21
I live a comfortable life today. We own a lovely home in a great neighborhood, and we have food in the refrigerator. However, I...
Christian festival wraps up summer of public baptisms on the Soque
CLARKESVILLE, Ga--About 150 people gathered in Pitts Park in Clarkesville Saturday afternoon for worship, a Christian-focused dance performance, and baptisms in the nearby Soque...
The perfect season
It was a typical October day in Tennessee, a time when nature transforms the landscape into a breathtaking display of gold, red, and orange....
Tearing the walls down
Over the last decade, I cannot count the number of times I have written essays on civility, kindness, and respect. It became a mission...