A while back I came across a saying on Facebook. It said, “Listen to understand, not to respond.” This should go without saying. How can we respond adequately if we do not comprehend? However, we live in a world where we are quick to speak, slow to hear,...
Nothing comes closer to the feeling of hitting a reset button than a long walk on the beach. It clears my mind and allows me to relax, to think, and to reflect on life. I love the beach for many reasons but, chiefly, it is an immediate reminder that what I think I...
If you’ve been around long enough, the phrase “The Creek is rising” isn’t foreign to you. For those of you who don’t know, this is a saying found around Campbell University (located in Buies CREEK) which means “we’re...
Greetings, folks! I want to say thank you again, church for giving me a writing sabbatical for the month of July. What a gracious gesture that was towards me and my family. I appreciate your love and support during this academic season, and the encouragement you give...