Life is a journey. We often hear that phrase, but the older I get, the more I realize how true it really is. Rarely does life unfold according to the carefully crafted plans we make. Roads curve. Detours appear. Unexpected opportunities emerge. Sometimes we find ourselves traveling paths we never would have chosen, only to…
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Reflections on John Chapter 1: Meeting Jesus, the Word Made Flesh
There are some chapters in Scripture that are so rich and profound that we could spend weeks studying them and still discover something new. John Chapter 1 is one of those chapters. The Gospel of John opens with some of the most powerful words in the Bible: “In the beginning was the Word, and the…
Standing in the Waters: Reflections on Baptism
There are certain moments in life that become spiritual landmarks—moments we return to again and again because they remind us of God’s faithfulness. For me, baptism is one of those landmarks. I was first baptized in 1973 when I was nine years old at a Southern Baptist church. I remember making the decision to publicly…
Praying the Prayer of Salvation
There are moments in life when words feel simple, but the meaning behind them changes everything. Praying the prayer of salvation is one of those moments—not about perfect wording, but about an honest heart turning toward God. A quiet surrender. A recognition that we can’t carry everything on our own, and we don’t have to….
A Pirate Themed Birthday for Grown Kids!
For our son-in-law’s birthday, we turned the house into a little movie tavern on the high seas and hosted a pirate-themed Forks & Film night—and it was such a fun way to celebrate him. We settled into our movie theatre room and watched Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, surrounded by…
Winter Sleigh Ride in Pennsylvania
There’s just something about winter that makes you want to lean into the simple, old-fashioned moments again—the kind that don’t need much planning, just a warm blanket, cold air on your cheeks, and time slowing down a little. The sound of hooves on snow, the soft jingle in the distance, the way everything feels quieter…
My Dive Into Making Soap
There’s something a little grounding about trying your hand at something so old-fashioned and hands-on—like soap making with beef tallow. I recently dove into it, and honestly, I loved the whole experience more than I expected. The process was slow and intentional, and the finished soap had this rich, comforting scent that filled the kitchen…
Merry Christmas, From Our House to Yours!
Christmas Cookies
The kitchen was warm in that way only December can make it—oven heat, butter, sugar, and a little bit of chaos in the best possible sense. Making Christmas cookies with my granddaughter isn’t really about the cookies at all. It’s about little hands covered in flour, giggles when sprinkles go everywhere except the tray, and…
The Lake’s Winter Reflection
There’s something about this place that still feels like home, no matter how many years have passed. I spent summers here with Mamaw and Grandaddy. The lake during the summertime would be bustling with fishermen wanting to catch their dinner! My Mamaw made $1 for each person that wanted to fish at her lake! There’s…