Christmas is Coming

Christmas is Coming

You can feel it in the air. The slow shift. The eager waiting. The world hums with hope. Lights begin to appear on porches. Music returns to the airwaves. Our hearts remember what they almost forgot—the story that never grows old. Christmas is coming. But not...
The Last Day of Classes

The Last Day of Classes

The Last Day of Classes The last day of classes always sneaks up on us. We count the weeks. We count the hours. And suddenly, we’re counting memories. The halls echo differently today. There’s laughter, yes. But also sighs. A sense of something ending. A strange...
The Power of Stories

The Power of Stories

I read their stories—words written late at night, words carrying weight, words searching for release. I hear their testimonies— spoken softly, sometimes through tears, sometimes through smiles that hide what the heart still feels. I listen to creative confessions and...
Learning From Students

Learning From Students

They come to college to learn. To attend classes, complete assignments, study, write, take tests, and hope for good grades. They read and research. They work hard and stay up late. They carry heavy bags and heavier expectations.  Learning—that’s the reason...
Homecoming Weekend

Homecoming Weekend

I arrived early Thursday morning. The School of Christian Ministry’s Oasis in Taylor Chapel was quiet—still, except for the whisper of memory. Empty seats waiting for voices. Walls remembering laughter. A room waiting for words. I sat there, before I spoke, before the...