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Friends, Reposting this writing from 2015.  I haven’t seen Cree or his Momma, Peggy, in some time, but I am blessed by Cree’s example. Nobody saw the good of their circumstance better than Cree.   Cree’s life was one of … Continue reading →

Hardly a day goes by without tragedy featured in the local news.  Horrific accidents or perhaps senseless acts claiming precious lives generate headlines – usually perpetuating for a day or two as identities are revealed and communities come together to … Continue reading →

Colossians 3:15-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.  And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one … Continue reading →

Re-posting this 2013 piece in honor and remembrance of my dear and great friend, Algie.  Al’s wife called me Saturday evening to share that, after a long and hard-fought battle for his health, he went home on Friday.  There’s no … Continue reading →

Heard a great message this past Sunday… “You are not tied to your roots.  You are tied to whom you belong.” – Suzie L. A great reminder, indeed. 1 Cor 3:23.  Praise God.

I’ve often called myself a “Proud Virginian” – yet, for the first time I can recall, I cannot say that with honesty. The events of the past 10 days or so are disastrous, casting a humiliating and shameful cloud across … Continue reading →

Perhaps more noteable than the elegance of the celebration itself…or the example of the life so well lived…was the bi-partisan civility demonstrated as our leaders came together to remember 41. Maybe we weren’t quick to realize it, but it was … Continue reading →

14 degrees…weather app says “feels like 4.” Friends gathered…food in abundance, a bit of guitar and piano under the vocals in the next room.  After all, this is Music City. The notorious ball on the tv screen…a fresh log on … Continue reading →

A sanctuary overflowing with standing room only…families gathered, young and old…a spectrum of anticipation ranging from reverence and thanksgiving to cherub glee, as Christmas Eve can only mean that the magic of Christmas morning is but moments out of reach.  … Continue reading →

Friends, Re-posting my Thanksgiving 2017 message below, with thoughts and prayers for the Moran family, all who loved Lelia, and all who were as touched and inspired by her story.  May we all be so fortunate as to favorably impact so … Continue reading →