This year's birthday felt a little different. Instead of planning a large celebration, I chose an intimate gathering at home with family and close friends who have been part of my life through various chapters and seasons. As I prepared the table and thought about those who would be seated around it, I found myself… Continue reading Who’s Seated at Your Table?
Category: Being Authentic
More than Just Hats: Our Family’s Reverence for Southern Church Hats
The tradition of wearing church hats on Sunday is deeply meaningful to my family. On Sundays, I would often marvel at my Grandmother's elegant attire as we attended our small family church in Waynesboro, Georgia, where she would wear her stunning hats. As a hardworking custodian at an elementary school, my Grandma Minnie generally dressed… Continue reading More than Just Hats: Our Family’s Reverence for Southern Church Hats
You Didn’t Need It
I recently took a social media sabbatical from my personal accounts; I was able to log back into every account except my personal Facebook account, which I had maintained for 15 years. Initially, I was somewhat dismayed that I lost many of my private photo albums, and I also reflected on the people I befriended… Continue reading You Didn’t Need It
Bittersweet Revelations
Through the various seasons of our lives, God will offer insightful revelations that expose realities about ourselves, those around us, and Christ's expectations for us to understand in these moments as we cultivate a deeper connection with Him.
Forgiveness Is A Gift For You
I learned more about the gift of grace in my parenting journey in witnessing that it goes to a depth of compassion that words can’t describe. Many of us as parents are able to offer a loving pardon of forgiveness when one of our children falls short. It’s like without saying a word verbatim I… Continue reading Forgiveness Is A Gift For You
Thanks For The Flowers Now!
I was always told my great grandmother Addie Sue was a true character in personality. One of her most famous quotes that has been passed down throughout the family as being told by my mother was," Give me my flowers now while I can smell them, and not when I 'm gone." I never met… Continue reading Thanks For The Flowers Now!