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 catchphrases before we ate. When we tried to pray deeper, more authentic prayers, it felt a bit awkward, so it [...]
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 ago, I came there as a freshman, excited and nervous, having no idea what the future held. Adjusting to college [...]
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 map to refer to, only an address. I was alone, except for my three tiny babies. The car behind us [...]