“Hospitality should have no other nature than love.”

-Henrietta Mears

This past weekend one of our teachers at the school where I work passed away from complications of liver cancer. He was in his fifties....

The music of Rich Mullins was part of the soundtrack of my growing up in rural Alabama. Though I didn't know it at the time, his music...

Remember when December was the busiest month ever? Christmas parties, family gatherings, white elephant exchanges and cookie swaps. Well,...

I grew up in a pretty rural town in Alabama. Growing up there in the 80's and 90's it was pretty common to go "visiting" folks. No,...

When I started this blog, I thought I had a lot to say. I've never been one to be at a loss for words (unless Vince Gill suddenly shows...

Imagine being ripped out of the arms of the only person that has ever truly loved you and protected you. Imagine being driven across...

A few months ago I sat across from my husband Brandon in a fancy restaurant. The food was outstanding (I would drive right now to go get...

When Brandon and I got married, money was tight and we were kinda young and broke. Ok, he was young, I had robbed the cradle. Even though...

Do a quick search of the words "gift of hope" and you'll find tons of agencies, groups, and organizations offering what they believe HOPE...