Opting Out by Perry Mears II

Perry Mears II, who was homeschooled back in the dark ages (otherwise known as the 80s), is currently a Lecturer in Music at Lee University in Cleveland, TN.  He holds degrees from Lee University and the University of Maryland, College Park, and is also an alumnus of the Aspen Music Festival and School.  In [...]

Helpful Tips for Cooking for a Crowd

Allison Thorp is the maven of “cooking for a crowd”. I asked her to give us some help as we launch into the holiday season.- Vicki
I have been asked to share some advice on cooking for large family gatherings.  Although I am certainly no expert, I have had a fair amount of experience with this [...]

Quote for the Week

What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.- A.W. Tozer

Help Me Out Here?

I have some REALLY OLD friends who are already grandparents or will soon be.
I got to thinking- I will probably be a grandparent one day. What if my adult kids come to me and ask me how to be a good parent?
Made me have an existential crisis.
So, I thought to myself, “Self, why not ask [...]

What’s All the Hollering?- Sabrina Justison

As I sat in my sister Heather’s condo in Florida, I kept hearing all this hollering.
It was a beautiful Saturday morning, and the condo is in a high-rise overlooking the channel between downtown Tampa and the beautiful Harbour Island.  I was puzzled as to who would be causing such a ruckus in such a lovely residential area.  [...]

Saying Yes Ain’t All It’s Cracked up to be.- Angela O’Shaugnessy

Saying Yes Ain’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be
I’ll say yes, Lord, I’ll say yes
To your will, Lord, I’ll say yes.
Where you lead me, I will go.
I’ll say yes, Lord, I’ll say yes.
When I enter into the presence of the Lord singing this chorus, my zeal for God seems [...]