There is a piece of me that never left this beach after that day. The sands of Tybee Island hold a memory etched forever in my heart. Under the blazing afternoon sun, amid jellyfish-dotted waves, our surfing session ended with quite the spectacle – my quiet, mostly non-verbal son, a patient volunteer surfer, and a …
Hey there, faith-filled friends! Today, we’re diving into something that’s close to my heart – being the kind of friend who truly uplifts others. You know, the one who leaves people feeling better than when they arrived? Yeah, that’s the goal! So, let’s jump right in with some practical tips to become that beacon of …
The coffee maker decides to quit, your car makes a weird noise on the way to work that the radio will not mask, and your boss dumps a last-minute project on your desk. Yeah, we’ve all been there. On days like these, it’s easy to feel like you’re trudging through quicksand, each step harder than …
CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE, N.C. – The small mountain town of Chimney Rock Village, home to about 140 residents, faces a long road to recovery after Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on September 26, 2024. Nearly 400 miles from where Helene made landfall in Florida, this North Carolina hamlet experienced catastrophic flooding when a massive wall of …
Y’all ever been in one of those old houses that’s seen better days? The kind where the floors creak and the walls lean a little? Well, let me tell you, life can feel like that sometimes – shaky and uncertain. But just like a good foundation keeps a house standing tall through storms and seasons, …
When it comes to spiritual wellbeing, mindfulness,meditation and gratitude are powerful tools. But our own spiritual life issomething we consciously cultivate. And today, the ability to be centered andat peace within yourself – and with those around you – is more important thanever. We all face stresses and strains of modern life. Reducing stress andboosting …
I have often wondered. Can you have faith and not be religious or an identified member of a denomination? As someone who is part of a particular denomination of Christianity, I do not necessarily believe in their interpretations of the good word. It can be a great guide aligned with my faith but according to …
Nothing sucks the inspiration and vitality out of us like negativity. It blocks the light, corrupts the future, and drains our energy. So if we step back from all that negativity, we find we have options and alternatives. We unleash the power of choice. Making those choices, to bring more positivity into your life and …
A few years ago, I was a youth counselor at a YMCA camp in North Carolina (okay, maybe more than a few). I had the pleasure and challenge of living the summer in a cabin with a group of 15 up-and-coming 6th graders – an adventure for sure. Each week, a new set of campers …