Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster to Feature Queen?
Brian Harris is a friend of mine and has written a blog post or two in his day. While talking back and forth about the
Humor to Encouragement: My Greatest Transition
Do you want to hear a joke? Perhaps, depending on the type of joke. Would you like to hear an encouraging word? Yes, anyone would
INSPIRATION
A Love Story Worth Telling
He was 21 and fresh out of the military serving his country in the Panama Canal during WWII, and she, his sweetheart, was only 18.
My Struggle with Christian Legalism and Alcohol
I joke with people that I come from a long line of preachers and moonshiners–and that those two are not always mutually exclusive! My family
Villains are Unnecessary and Bitter Motivators
Sadly, some are motivated to achieve primarily by creating hate towards another. For example, some cannot function unless they mark someone as a villain they
Banana Bread and The Gospel
Since my sophomore year of college, I’ve been making banana bread from the bananas I let sit in the corner of my kitchen counter and
To all the Vacation Bible School Volunteers…THANK YOU!!
If you have had your eyes open while driving anywhere in town over the summer, you have no doubt seen the brightly colored banners, bunches
Imposter Syndrome: When Will They Realize I’m a Fraud?
I’ve always been my own worst critic. While playing sports in high school. My first job post-college. Even in my current job. I often consider
The Dumbing Down of Church Membership
In an effort to receive new members, many struggling churches in America have neglected the Biblical and historical model of what it means to be
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The Monarch Butterfly is Now Endangered
Like many of you, I grew up chasing butterflies here in Alabama. My childhood obsession with them has carried over to my adult years. I
Daily Organization Hacks for Better Productivity
Everyone has different forms of organization. We each have tactics that keep us on task and productive throughout the day. In our office, it’s common
The Old Railroad Bridge in The Shoals
One of the very first historical places I visited when I moved to The Shoals was The Old Railroad Bridge which connects Lauderdale and Colbert
5 Simple Sustainability Tips
I admittedly got a little nervous when I recently learned that Earth’s population could grow to 8.5 billion by 2030 and up to 9.7 billion
FOOD & RECIPES
Unusual Sandwich Combinations You Can Make at Home
Did you know August is National Sandwich Month? It got me thinking about all the unusual sandwich combinations that humans have concocted. My 8-year-old daughter
Weekly Meal Planning Tips
I never understood it when my mom said that planning meals each week was one of the most difficult parts of being an adult. Once
Parenting
The Multi-Verse of Anxiety: Talking with My Child about Worry
Let me begin by saying that I am not a mental health professional in any way. I have no counseling or medical training. I am
Simple April Fool’s Day Tricks for Kids
During the lockdown the first year, April Fool’s Day snuck up on us but we are a practical joke playing family so this past April
8 Fun Snow Day Activities for Kids
If you live in the southern United States, you know that most of us don’t see a lot of snow, and when we do, school
PETS
The Impact of a Dog – Prince Chip Harris
Chip, or his official name given at birth Prince Chip Harris, made an impact on our family from the day he arrived. Today was his
If Dogs Could Talk
If dogs could talk, what would they tell us? Truthfully, I’m not sure we’d want to know! The other night, it was time for bed.
Angel Dogs, Louisiana Swamps, and Living to Tell the Story
As a kid, I dreamed of having a large dog. And by a large dog, I mean something that could run, fetch a ball, go
Why Should You Foster an Animal?
If you’re looking for a sign to foster an animal through a local shelter or rescue group, here it is. One of the main reasons I hear
