Meet God’s soldier with a mission
When I moved to LaGrange, Georgia, from Tennessee as a fifteen-year-old, my first Georgia beau was Dan Larry Payne. I possess an old photo...
On the wings of the sparrow
Susan and I were living in the same suburban Atlanta subdivision in 1988. I, along with other mutual friends, would often attend neighborhood parties...
Cling to what is important
In my little office, one will find family photos amid papers, books, disarray, clutter, and chaos. This morning, feeling a bit exhausted, all the...
Under a blue Colorado sky
Home for my adult son is the mile-high city of Denver. It is where a cloudless azure sky envelops the snowcapped Rockies, which sparkle...
The world’s saddest and happiest days
She stood among the crowd, her heart pounding with fear as she watched her beloved son stripped of clothing and any dignity. The thorned...
The teacher: Our most valuable human resource
Recently while attending a memorial service for a friend in LaGrange, Georgia, I met Sarah Funderburk, a retired teacher. What a delightful, bright, spirited...
When most fear is gone
As I age, I realize with gratefulness fear of most things seems to be gone, except for my fear of snakes. If I live...
Let’s lighten our hearts to enlighten the world
They say life passes before you preceding your demise. I am either preparing to be demised, or the headlines of the world are causing...
Life beyond the grief and sorrow
He left the lumber mill he owned accompanied by his beloved dog, Snowball. They walked the usual path around the small fishing pond, which...
Choosing a safer, happier journey
My granddaughter will graduate from high school this year. I am unsure how this is happening because I thought she was born a few...
Miss Carter’s green pastures
Five horses gathered at the fence behind the barn waiting for Miss Carter to bring them treats. She patted their noses, told them they...
Planting a garden of wisdom
After being asked by a friend how I separate my political beliefs from my faith, I answered, "I don't." I am always puzzled by...