I grew up conservative Baptist and came to the United Methodist Church in my mid-adult years. Thus, it’s fascinating to watch ecclesial dynamics play out in the UMC as it… read more

I’m a child of the 70’s. I grew up watching Sesame Street, Captain Kangaroo, Krofft Supershow, and Schoolhouse Rock! But one of my favorite shows — even as… read more

Another school shooting occurred yesterday in Marshall County, Kentucky, the second such tragedy this week. The latest happened only two hours from my hometown of Nashville… read more

We’ve had a week of snow days here in Middle Tennessee, which means that kids have been home from school. Although my children love the snow, they don’t like the cold. … read more

With the New Year, there is much talk of goals and resolutions. #NewYearNewMe is trending. But what about the dreams and desires we have held onto for decades?  I… read more

My almost twelve-year-old sat curled up on the couch beside me on a Tuesday night. “It’s been a hard week, Mama.” I smiled to myself, as I thought about how the… read more