Things Above

On my team meeting my director shared that he was having his first child, a son. Two other teammates who are dads chimed in and shared some cute experiences with their little ones. The story shared was so sweet and wholesome I wanted to tell you about it.  He said, “Everyday my son comes into…

But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.  – Hebrews 13:16 When I read this verse, and any verse for that matter, I mentally highlight key words. I considered “good” and “share” at first, then got stuck on “sacrifices” and “well pleased”. It wasn’t until…

This winter, across the entire country, has been everything except predictable. It’s been winter warnings after warnings storm after storm and bone chilling temperatures and winds.  Snow in the Sandhills of NC is a rarity. Most winters the Sandhills can go years without seeing one flake. This year however, has been back to back weekends…

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! Wow, 2025 was a great year. It was great because I experienced a range of things on an emotional, physical and spiritual level. 2025 was a landmark year of travel, oh the places I went! If I had to use one word to sum up 2025, it would…

Christmas is all about Christ! I hope you had a beautiful day reflecting on the birth of the Messiah. We commemorate Christ’s birth by gathering with family, continuing or starting new traditions and just being with the people we call our own. It made me think about who God calls his family and these verses…

This past week I was blessed to spend a week at Disney World and it was absolutely amazing! The photos on my phone are a whirlwind of castles, smiles, and late night fireworks, but what lingered with me most wasn’t just the magic of the parks, it was the quiet reminders of God’s presence woven…

Gossip or observation? When does one morph into the other?  My thoughts around gossip versus conversations that contain observations is this: gossip states things beyond what you can see, with the intention of creating an image, concept or view that is not verified.  An observation is something you have seen and it doesn’t go beyond…

My sister is a master at selecting fragrances that not only smell amazing, but are strong enough to give the person in proximity a lasting aromatic experience.  Because she has taught me her ways and even allowed me to copy her perfume purchases, I get many compliments about how good I smell. These compliments lead…

Thanksgiving has come and gone. You probably participated in a round robin of thankfulness at the dinner table or maybe set aside special time for reflection. The holiday itself may be over, but I hope you’re still feeling thankful.  Psalm 92:1 says it is good to praise the Lord. It doesn’t say it’s a convenient…

Have you ever had to give yourself a pep talk before going somewhere? Maybe it was a new place you’ve never been and didn’t know what to expect or a place you’re familiar with but felt people shy. The commonality between these two scenarios is that you need a boost or a gentle push of…