Dee Gordon: Believe through Mourning

“If you don’t believe in God, you might as well start.” That was Dee Gordon’s response to his first home run of the season. But, this was far from an ordinary at bat or a casual comment. Gordon was the Marlins’ first batter of the game,...

Faithfulness in the Storm

Traveling back from Gainesville this weekend, my husband and I drove into some heavy rain. Now, I am the first to admit that, like driving in a snowstorm in the northeast, there is a definite learning curve to driving in a Florida rainstorm. But having lived here for...

Brotherly Love – Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

I love sports. To me, sports are both a guide through and a microcosm of life. No voluntary activity has made more of an impact on my life than playing sports, and nothing has better prepared me for life’s trials than my time on the court or field. Sports teach...

Freedom through Forgiveness

Last week an acquaintance of mine passed away. Karen was an unyielding person who died having not spoken to most of her family for years. Her death made me think of so many broken relationships where family members or friends no longer talk to one another. The Bible...

I’m Like a Baby In My Grief

In the past year since my son was born, there have been several moments a day when he just doesn’t get it. Whether it’s trying to stick his finger in a power outlet, to play with the toilet bowl cleaner, or to grab for his dirty diaper while I’m...

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