Suggestions for a New School Year

Suggestions for a New School Year

Another school year has started. The classes, the conversations, the questions. The books, the assignments, the uncertainty. I often think back and wonder what I should’ve done better during my college years. I daily spend time with students helping them make wise...
In a Crowd of People

In a Crowd of People

Here we are. After the ride, we arrived in Jacksonville. Near the water. With the crowd. Gathering with similar minds with a variety of stories, of hurts, of hopes. Schedules set. Ready for the meals, the talks, the walks, the prayers. Here we are. Listening to songs...
The Value of Nothing 

The Value of Nothing 

Are your tired this week? Do you feel overwhelmed? After recent counseling appointments with friends who are struggling with busy schedules and major stress, I thought this blog would be appropriate.  Please read. Please receive. Please apply.  I hope I...
62 Years

62 Years

What’s your favorite number? You might remember the number on your jersey when you played a sport or from one of the athletes you cheer. You might recall a date from an important life experience. You might reflect on a time of smaller numbers on prices or larger...
A Letter to My Parents

A Letter to My Parents

Dear Mama and Pops, Honestly, I don’t think y’all check email or stare at social media from heaven. And I know writing this type of blog is therapeutic for me rather than informative to either of you. But I’m writing it this way anyway. And I’m imagining the two of...