The Humor, the Hard, and the Holy…God is in it all
Hey friend, I hope this finds you doing well. It's a lovely Saturday night here and I've got a story for you. It begins with this first pic. I told it on social earlier, and then I decided that I really wanted to tell you, too. I had a blast with the women of Swartz Baptist Church last night. It was my first meeting of the 2023
How to Change the World
Hey friend, The speaking season continues to roll. I'm fresh off of a trip to Hatch, New Mexico and I may have left a piece of my heart with those fine people. It was a travel experience for the books, including a 2.5 hour tarmac wait, last minute gate changes and terminal runs, cancellations, and -- wait for it-- one flight where the pilot said,
Chapter Four of Sierra’s Story — and thoughts from Shellie’s porch
In Chapter Four of Sierra's Story we get a ring side seat to the turmoil eating at Lollie and we relive the tragedy of losing Brandon through Sierra's eyes. I'm so enjoying your feedback on the Gray family! With permission, here's a sample of such goodness that put a huge grin on my face. Oh, Shellie! I was just, today, able to carve out enough time
More on the Fiery Phenomenon
Hello folks, let's chat
Empty Me
There's this song, Empty Me by Chris Sligh. The lyrics strip me down every time I play it
Seniors Rock
Hello folks, let’s chat… Since today’s porch chat could be less than advantageous to the old speaking career if it were misconstrued, I feel compelled to open with a disclaimer of sorts. The ham in me loves speaking to all kinds of audiences in all types of venues. So, even though I’ll be sending some love out to one special group, I do hope the
Road Story
I spoke at two and again at six, and I neeeeeeed to get on the road but this was too cute not to share while it is fresh. So, here's the thing-- you have to watch those elderly belles
Bainbridge knows how to throw a Belleabration!
It’s Sunday morning and I’m about to head for the airport, pointed towards home with a stack of stories. I do believe I’ll be leaving a bit of my heart here in Bainbridge, Georgia, but I’m okay with that. I’m taking memories a plenty back with me that will more than compensate! Trust me, if this weekend was in a ledger column, my side would