May’s Current Writings
20 Little Lies That Will Pin You Down (If You Let Them)
“Did we meet? I don’t remember you at all.” Wrote the editor of a large publishing house in a curt (bordering on rude) email. We had met together just a few weeks before but obviously, [...]
Praying with Your Spouse: 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid
When Mike and I were first married, I admit we prayed together more from habit, than we did from the heart. Mostly we prayed together at meals, rattling off a few quick clichés and routine [...]
People Do Dumb Things: 7 Tips to Help You Keep Your Cool
The trouble started just as the waiter brought tiramisu and coffee. He carried a large coffeepot and thick ceramic mugs on his tray. Suddenly, the heavy tray tipped forward, as if drawn by an invisible [...]
To the Mama on My Flight Who I Didn’t Help . . .
A thick strand of auburn hair fell down into her blue eyes, but “Mama” didn’t have a free hand to brush it back. She carried her screaming newborn and her fussy 2-year-old in her arms, [...]
10 Things College Freshmen Need to Know
In July, I had the amazing privilege of speaking at Lipscomb University, my alma mater. (My return to school is pictured above) Being on campus again stirred up a lot of old memories. Thirty-five years [...]
Back-to-School Prayers: Day 7
I was hopelessly lost. I had planned on calling for directions to our rental cabin once we got to Wears Valley, TN, but we lost cell service. I hadn’t planned on that. I had no [...]