I wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for Billy Graham. You read that right. I really wouldn’t. Do you ever wonder who it was in your life that was the crux of it all that led to your existence? Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe YOU are the one that will be the prompt to someone else’s opening … Read More
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Cookies
The summer before my Junior year of high school, I served as a steward for the Billy Graham Congress in Amsterdam. It was a huge training event for Pastors, Evangelists, Teachers, and Missionaries from all over the world. I remember meeting people who had traveled from various parts of Africa, Moldova, Canada, Ecuador, and more. My volunteer jobs included everything … Read More
Hand-Me-Down Wisdom
I had planned to write a tribute to my Mimi for this week’s post anyway. As it has turned out, she’s been brought to the forefront of my mind these last few days. I’m sitting beside her hospital bed here in Virginia. It’s not where we thought we’d be celebrating her 91st birthday. We thought we’d be eating roast, mushroom … Read More
Lessons From My Granddaddy Part 2
Thursday, May 24th, marks the 12th year anniversary of my Granddaddy, Dr.T.W. Wilson’s promotion to Heaven. In tribute to him, I wanted to continue last week’s car ride conversation that he and I had just a few months before he died. I had always known that Granddaddy was a man of conviction, who sought to bring glory and honor to … Read More
Lessons From My Granddaddy Part 1
Next Friday, May 24th marks the 12 year anniversary of the home going of my Granddaddy. Can I tell you a little bit about him? Oh good, thank you. I’ve got a two-part series about him, but really could write a whole book about the wisdom he passed down to me. In fact, one has been written already. You should … Read More
I’d Rather Have Jesus
Last night, after 104 years of life, one of earth’s most beloved saints of old entered the pearly gates for his eternal life. When a person gets to be that old, you begin to wonder if they are going to outlive all of us. George Beverly Shea, or as I’ve always called him, “Uncle Bev”, served his Lord and Savior … Read More
Fun for Free Nashville
Opryland Resort http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnago-gaylord-opryland-resort-and-convention-center/ Up for a lovely stroll inside a beautiful greenhouse? The Opryland Resort will keep you entertained for as long as you like. Bridges, waterfalls, beautiful flowers and plants accent every step of your walk. You might even run into a Minnie Pearl lookalike. Or, you may bump into characters from DreamWorks films as they provide interactive adventures … Read More