The Fullness of Fall

The Fullness of Fall

I had the privilege of touring New England last October when the colors of the fall foliage were at their peak. I journeyed by bus from Tennessee to Maine; and, like Bilbo and Gandalf, our pilgrimage took us there and…
Wonder Without Worry

Wonder Without Worry

I recently watched one of Joni Eareckson Tada’s reels on Instagram. She was singing “Rise and Shine and Give God the Glory,” and she explained that her mother would sing that song as a morning wakeup call when Joni was…
Knights of Commalot

Knights of Commalot

I recently encountered two of my former students who reminded me of the impact our lives have on others. These now-adult students hugged me and thanked me for making college easier because I had been a tougher teacher than most.…