Keeping the “Love Boat” Afloat
Several years ago, a generous ministry that supports and encourages pastors sent my wife and me on an all- expense paid cruise. Up to this point, my only point of […]
My Peace-Full Life
Peace. A word so heavily misunderstood, but so desperately wanted. We all want to feel peace in our lives. We think that peace and happiness will follow if we had […]
It’s A Grand Life – Random Thoughts and Observations
I have been racking my brain about what to write for this month’s column. I am tired of the virus and its variants constantly being front and center. It has […]
My European Winter Travel Bucket List
We all have a list of destinations we would like to visit one day. These “bucket list” places may be located in tropical spots or in cooler climates. You may […]
Feb 2022 “From the Heart”
Happy Valentine’s Day! The sweetest little holiday tucked between Christmas and Easter. Forever a reminder of my mother-in-law, Delphia Bralley. Her birthday was Valentine’s Day, and it was the perfect […]
Something You Never Forget
If you have ever taken a long road trip, and you know the sitting-in-a-car-for-more-than-seven-hours-that-never-seems-like-it’s-going-to-end-trip, then you also know how most of that journey is a blur. If someone were to […]
“Out and About” with Lovefeast Services in Winston-Salem
In a climate longing for tradition, routine and normalcy—Moravian Christmas Eve Lovefeasts are no exception. Church members, community members, and participants yearn for that tradition of attending services, singing Christmas […]
Caught Showing Good Character: Ways to Teach Key Characteristics to Children
Children model adult’s behaviors and actions. They are often watching how we react to different situations and how we interact with others. Children learn from adults and, as they grow, […]
It’s Okay to Let Family Go
Growing up, I was always surrounded by family. I must preface this by sharing that my mother had 23 brothers and sisters. 14 girls and 9 boys. There were aunts […]
We’re Back – Venture Club
Venture Club is a summer day camp for our community that exists to provide a fun, active, and growing experience for kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade. It’s our goal […]