On this 4th of July, We Celebrate Who We Hope to Be

I love this particular poem (I believe it was written by Charles Smith) because it captures some truths of who we are as Americans… and some hope about who we are becoming. That steady hope empowers us as a people. No matter your religious views or political persuasion, today is one of those beautiful occasions […]

Friday’s Five Good Answers: Nashville Singer-songwriter Gabriel Kelley talks about faith, music, his dance moves, and his solo-project with the Cardinals

(This particular Five Good Answers originally ran March 18th, 2011.Since the interview, Kelley successfully raised money for his project and is now busy placing the final touches onthe upcoming album). Born and raised on a farm in Northeast Georgia, Gabriel Kelley grew up living a simple life surrounded by music. In his youth, he left […]

Sidewalk Chalk and the Church (by Chet Bush)

I have been very pleased this week to be able to share with you several blogs from my good friend, Chet Bush. Chet is a pastor in Oxford, Mississippi who is currently working on a book project that I hope to tell you more about in the coming months. I think you’ll enjoy another of […]