Common Bond
We were getting acquainted with the driver of the minivan as our small group pulled up to the nondescript building in the sweltering heat of the capital of Alabama. We were all so intent on the conversation about the heat that I didn’t even pay attention to the name of the little brewery we were […]
The Real Game of Thrones Continues
I have a confession to make. I’m a Game of Thrones fan. I was a late bloomer and binge-watched the first five seasons in a couple of weeks so I would be ready for season six’s release. Please don’t quiz me on the finer details of the show, I’m sure I’d embarrass myself. But I found that once […]
For a Time Such as This
No matter how familiar or unfamiliar you are with the Bible, I’m betting you know at least a little bit about the story of Esther. The story is dramatic as any modern-day miniseries and is one of my favorites. I encourage you to go read it for yourself. Basically Esther is chosen to be […]
Better Than You Can Imagine
I’ve seen it four times and it still makes me cry every time. The message of forgiveness, redemption, and hope is so powerful it draws me in and I learn new lessons each time I see it. I’ve watched parts of other movies dozens of times over a period of years, but I’ve never sat down and […]
The Gift of Letting Go
We all have challenges in our lives. Some happen on a daily or weekly basis and we barely notice them. Others are times that were so painful we didn’t know if we would survive. Some of those trials happen in a moment and we spend the rest of our lives putting the pieces back together and other […]