Legacy is often misunderstood as something o leave behind when you’re gone. But a better way to think about it is through the image of fog. When you’re standing in a thick fog, you can only see a short distance ahead. Life often feels that way. We don’t know all the outcomes of our conversations,…
Faith
Praying the Prayer of Salvation
Praying the Prayer of Salvation: Beginning a Relationship with Jesus There are moments in life when we pause long enough to ask the big questions. Perhaps it happens during a difficult season. Maybe it comes in the quiet moments after the children are asleep, during a long drive, or after the loss of someone we…
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…
When Only Half the Tree Has Changed
The other day, I noticed a tree that stopped me in my tracks. At first glance, it looked like any other tree standing along the edge of a quiet country road. But as I looked closer, I realized something unusual was happening. One side of the tree had already begun its autumn transformation. Brilliant shades…
Bible Journaling
There is something deeply meaningful about slowing down long enough to truly engage with God’s Word. In a world filled with notifications, deadlines, and endless distractions, Bible journaling offers a beautiful invitation to linger in Scripture rather than simply reading through it. It is not about creating a perfect work of art or filling a…
Slower Living: Finding Beauty, Margin and Meaning in the Everyday
Slower living is one of those phrases that sounds simple until you try to define it. For me, it is not about doing less just for the sake of doing less. It is about living more deeply, more beautifully, and more intentionally. It is about creating space—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—so life can actually be felt…
“Is This High Enough, Sherri?”
I was looking back at this photo recently and had to laugh remembering the day we rented a 25-foot lift machine to clean the windows on our building while I was serving as Director of Advancement. Most people would probably focus on the window cleaning part. But of course, our Development Team photographer saw an…
My Self-Portrait
I tried to create a self-portrait the other day. Let’s just say… it was less “artistic expression” and more “evidence that I should probably keep my day job.” I started with confidence. Clean lines. Big vision. The kind of energy that says, this is going to be my masterpiece. And then slowly, things began to…
Enough.
There is something quietly beautiful about fall leaves floating on Lake Gaston. They don’t rush. They don’t resist. They simply drift—carried by wind, water, and time—until the surface of the lake becomes a moving mosaic of gold, rust, and amber. In those moments, the lake feels like it has slowed down just enough for us…
He Has Made Everything Beautiful
There is something about a fall sunset on Lake Gaston that makes everything feel quieter, softer, and more intentional. The water takes on a deeper stillness as the air cools, like the whole lake is exhaling after a long, full day. The summer energy is gone, but what remains is something even more beautiful in…