But the greatest among you shall be your servant. Matthew 23:11 I’m frustrated. We are in desperate need of volunteers in every area of our church and no one seems to want to step up to the plate. I’m so very tired of hearing the same old excuses every week. You think you’re not talented … [Read more…]
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Black Friday
Do you know why they call today Black Friday ? Legend has it that it originated in Philadelphia, where pedestrian and vehicle traffic made the streets unbearable the day after Thanksgiving. Others say it’s because retailers operate in the red up until the holiday shopping season kicks off the day after Thanksgiving when they finally … [Read more…]
Baggage Claim
“Southwest! There it is. Pull in quick before someone else gets it!” I said. We were late…very late. After unwillingly throwing ourselves into the early morning surge of commuters, we arrived at the airport without a minute to spare. Before getting our boarding passes, we knew we had to turn in all eleven of our … [Read more…]
{When I’m Just a Memory}
Do you ever go through seasons of life that you think of death more often than others? I feel that I am going through those seasons more and more as I pass the “Alert” signs on 65 N/S that continue to update us on how many people have had fatal car accidents in TN this … [Read more…]
How to Get More Time with Your Family
This week, our family was given 230 extra minutes! That’s right, we have been given the gift of time. We’ve decided to use this time as if it were a classroom, a giant cloud to fall into, a locker room, an open sky, and a huge concert hall. The interesting part of all of this … [Read more…]
Redeeming Your Commute
I spend a lot of time in my car. Working downtown, it takes me 55 minutes to get from my garage to my desk. Sometimes it takes longer. When the kids are in school, it includes 30 minutes with them and 30-40 minutes alone. That’s a lot of time each way! So, about two years … [Read more…]