Living Real

If there is any one thing I get to be a part of that I would cry about not being able to continue, it would be the trips to the parking lot in Knoxville, Tennessee with our students to serve homeless people grilled burgers & hot dogs.  Each time we go, we see people we’ve [...]

If there is any one thing I get to be a part of that I would cry about not being able to continue, it would be the trips to the parking lot in Knoxville, Tennessee with our students to serve homeless people grilled burgers & hot dogs.  Each time we go, we see people we’ve [...]

I can’t say I’m a deeply theological person. My faith is really quite simple. God said it. That’s it. It’s taken a lot of time for me to get to the place where I know what God actually says. That was kinda thwarted by a rocky start in the church of my youth, but I’ve [...]

Perhaps you’ve noticed I’ve been absent. Perhaps not. Call it writers block. Call it lazy. Call it whatever you wish, but I just haven’t been able to write over the past several weeks. Watch out world, that’s about to change. On May 24th, I had surgery on my right foot. I will share some stories [...]

I’ve seen this video before. I love it. I love the music, I love the thought and creativity behind it. What do you think?

Easter. I can remember what Easter meant as a child. A new dress, purse and shoes. Often a hat. Definitely a basket filled with goodies, wrapped up in cellophane tied with a pretty bow. And the pictures. Can’t forget the pictures. Had to capture the moment of the Easter finery. And usually the house. And [...]

Matthew Paul Turner, author of a book I highly recommend, Churched, One Kid’s Journey to God Despite a Holy Mess, has written another book, Hear No Evil, My Story of Innocence, Music, and the Holy Ghost. It will be released tomorrow, February 16, 2010. I have a certain appreciation for the works of Matthew, because [...]

Did you stop on this page because of that title? Did the words resonate within you or make you angry? AWESOME! At least you’re thinking now. I have to tell you the truth, though, I will not advocate the cessation of aid to Haiti. Simply because of the facts shown in this video: Let’s recap [...]

Reading through Hosea I found this in chapter 2, verse 16: “When that day comes,” says the Lord, ”you will call me `my husband’ instead of `my master.’” Okay. What’s that mean? Think about those words and what they mean to you. For me: Master ~ “I will serve you and follow you because I have to. [...]

I’ve mentioned Jon Acuff before, his wit evoking smiles and often a riotous laugh. Today, his words broke me.  I hope you’ll read them and let them wash over you.

I’ve been having a “discussion” with my beautiful half-sister, Nina, via Facebook over the past couple days. She had posted something on her “status” there that both angered and saddened me. Nina’s not the first person I’ve seen or heard say words to this effect. The words? “Charity begins at home” Where does that come [...]

I got a text today from my pastor today telling me I was wearing my God-goggles. What a compliment! Sometime earlier this year, Darren came up with this term — yes, it was taken from the term used in a song by Neal McCoy about beer goggles. This term, though, has nothing to do with [...]