Faith

The Ultimate Victory of Jesus

Was it real? Their steps were heavy with grief as they walked toward the tomb early that morning. Silence hung in the air between them, reminding them of their sorrow. How could he be gone? Shock still gripped them as memories of his death plagued them —the tang of his…

Standing at the Edge of the Sea

I wish I could tell you I wish I could convey what it’s like to lose a child. I know some of you know. I do. Child loss comes in all shapes and sizes, and forms. Some children die before they’re fully formed, while others die after decades…

Substance Over Shadow: Finding Faith in Jesus

Fear of Shadows Tears trickled down her 2-year-old cheeks. Knees high, she quickly lifted one leg, then the other, afraid to let her feet touch the ground. If I hadn’t known better, I’d have thought she was walking across hot coals.  My youngest and…

Deep Roots, Old Trees, and a Life of Faith

There is a tree on Johns Island about 12 miles from the Ashley River in South Carolina that is said to be at least 400 years old. The Angel Oak. This Southern Live Oak stands about 65 feet high with a circumference of 25.5 feet, and its branches reach…