by Dave Safstrom | Nov 4, 2019 | Conflict, Empty Nest
One day recently, my wife, Lori, came home and said, “We both know that I went full-time at work a month or so ago. It’s been great, but I’ve been getting frustrated at home. And I finally figured out why—I’m still carrying the majority of the housework, even though...
by Nathan Castleberry | Oct 21, 2019 | Empty Nest, Faith, Retired
One of my greatest honors is being asked to officiate a wedding. When a man and woman come together to make a commitment, something special happens. During the ceremony, I feel transported back in time to the garden of Eden where God brought Adam and Eve together....
by Maina Mwaura | Sep 9, 2019 | Community, Empty Nest, Retired
Denise and Larry have been a part of a church in suburban Charlotte, NC for over three decades. They fondly remember when the church was the place to be. In fact, Denise points out that what first drew them to the church was their young married class. Not only did...
by Ted Lowe | May 20, 2019 | Empty Nest, Newlywed, Retired
Not so long ago, people grew up in villages. For good or for bad, people did life with the same group of people their entire lives. I have some understanding of what it means to grow up in a small community. I grew up in a small town in Alabama where my dad is a...
by Arron Chambers | May 13, 2019 | Advice, Empty Nest, Retired
I was at a funeral recently and overheard a grieving and adoring son say something that has since inspired me to be more intentional with what really matters. The son was standing before a wall of flower arrangements and repeated something his mother used to say. He...
by Guest Writer | Dec 24, 2018 | Communication, Empty Nest, Newlywed
In relationships, disconnect happens. I would like to say disconnect never happens, but that’s unrealistic. We get selfish, we get busy, we mishandle and misplace our priorities, we say hurtful things, and we do things that imperfect people do because we are...
