How to Wake Up your Audience
Today’s story should go a long way to explaining why it’s important to do your own legwork when you’re speaking, preaching, or as I like to say, “Just talking really hard.” A minister decided to visit a large church in a nearby city while he was on vacation. Before the service began he introduced himself to the preacher and explained that he was intrigued
The Truth About a Man’s Love Language
Hello folks, let’s chat! My middle sister got married! Nana brought her fiancé home for Christmas and he survived the experience of our extended family. That’s saying something. I think they’re both getting a good deal— and I know for sure that Gene is getting a good cook. We’ve always thought Nana’s cooking can make you want to slap your mama but apparently that’s not
The Show Must Go On — (and it will!)
Isn't that what they say? I don't know who "they" are and I don't always listen to them, but for today at least, I"m going with the familiar adage. Due to icy road conditions, traveling is perilous in these parts, but I'm refusing to cancel the show! ATS LIVE will be airing from my house on the banks of Lake Providence, LA! Two big reasons I
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Dangerous Poison
I dropped mama off at her house and logged another twenty something miles to mine. The two of us had gone to Dallas to see my sister Rhonda and watch my nephew play ball. The weekend had been good, and long. It felt good to pull in my drive. I wanted to see Phil and Dixie Belle. Dixie met me at the top of the
Carl Perkins in the Southern Quote
This son of a Tennessee tenant farmer was born in 1932. He and his brother grew up in the cotton fields, enchanted by the rhythmic gospel music of their fellow laborers. By the age of seven he was playing a guitar fashioned from a cigar box, a broom handle, and some baling wire for strings. He'd hide behind the chicken house and pretend to perform
Delicious Dill Salad
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen, friends. We’ve shared plenty of holiday sweets together over the last month or so. I figured it was time to offer y’all something a bit more nutritious! This is my Delicious Dill Salad. It’s good eating that’s good for you! I’ll walk you through it. “Delicious Dill Salad” 1 large head of broccoli, separated into flowerets 1 large head of
“Dennis is Looking for the Big Time”
I found a long-lost cousin the other day on the Internet. Or, to be more accurate, Clarissa found me. I can’t tell you exactly how we’re kin, but the branches of the tree meet somewhere back there. It’s been about ten years since we’ve seen each other and that was at a family reunion. We’ve had a big time sending emails back and forth catching
Nanoo, Who?!
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