New Year, New Me…?
- December 30, 2024
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
Welcome to January!
With all of its hope, possibility, and pressure, the start of a new year can be overwhelming. This is a busy season for all of the self-help gurus, local gyms, and nutrition coaches. But for the rest of us, it’s time to re-set, re-focus, and re-imagine our lives.
I love a fresh start, a clean slate, a blank page. My soul takes a deep breath at the opportunity to begin afresh, to try something new, to experience change. Though we know there’s nothing overtly different about December 31 and January 1, I believe...
Moses and the Hero’s Journey
- June 06, 2024
- by
- Sage Blalock
In the second part of our series on the Hero’s Journey, we are going to take a look at Moses’ story from Exodus. I’ll...
Race and a House Divided
- January 15, 2024
- by
- Lori Travers
We are in a war.
“Quite observant of you”, you might say sarcastically. But I’m not talking about the warlike terrain that is sweeping across...
When the Banner Remains at Half-Staff
- May 06, 2021
- by
- Lori Travers
There seems to be a phenomenon taking place lately that I’ve never noticed prior to this current season in our nation. Passing by businesses...
Unlocking the Chatterbox
- April 12, 2021
- by
- Lori Travers
There are vast differences between extrovert types and introverts (I know, Captain Obvious). For example if a lively conversation is occurring, you can observe...
The Art of Honoring
- March 24, 2021
- by
- Ned Erickson
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the hope I saw while helping old ladies and gentlemen across the street to get their shots.
Well, I...
The Danger of Heroes
- February 17, 2021
- by
- Sage Blalock
Quarantine has transformed so many things we thought we understood before: what work looks like, the inequities of our political and economic systems, and...
FootBlog Vol. 2: Silly Season
- January 26, 2021
- by
- Sage Blalock
We have entered what many football fans call “silly season.” This is the time of year when only a couple of teams in the...
The FootBlog: How My Obsession with Football Hurt My Soul
- November 25, 2020
- by
- Sage Blalock
It started in middle school. I had just moved from one class to another, joining a group of friends from kindergarten I hadn’t been...
When It’s All Said and When It’s All Done
- November 07, 2020
- by
- Lori Travers
Today is Monday, November 02, 2020, one day before what is considered to be the most important election our nation has ever experienced. Polling...












