Faith begins where knowledge ends
One scripture that has stuck with me from early on is 1 Corinthians 8:1: "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." Someone can know...
One common story
Long before we embarked on our journey to become a sovereign nation, people from distant lands yearned for freedom. Armed with nothing but faith...
Don’t sit down yet!
I wasn’t prepared for how Dolly Parton’s death would affect me. Perhaps it was because we were both Appalachian girls, born just a little...
Continuing the patchwork of kindness
A week ago, I wrote a story about Dolly Parton and my patchwork bear I purchased from Dollywood. I was pleasantly surprised to find...
The beauty of patchwork
It had been ten years since I last visited Dollywood in Sevierville, Tennessee. When we returned this summer with our younger grandchildren, I was...
Holding on until the blessing comes
There’s an often-quoted story of an interview between Dan Rather and Mother Teresa. Curious about her prayer life, he asks her what she says...
People in the shadows
Sitting in front of a beautiful coffee haven in Buckhead, I glanced around at the people enjoying their time. They were engaged in conversation,...
Loving my neighbor shouldn’t be this hard!
There was a time in my life when I didn’t have to think about little things like walking or running, or carrying something heavy,...
The cross I want the world to see
As many of you know, I always read newspaper comics. I check in daily with Snoopy and the gang, Luann, Mutts, Blondie, and Beetle...
The last bucket
In 2015, I was preparing to retire after a long career in interior design. I once said, "Interior design is not for sissies; it's...
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...