Carey Bailey Visits ATS LIVE tomorrow
Oh, I remember these! Do you? Years ago, many of our moms and their friends fell in love with these Daily Bread loaves in their little plastic boxes. Tomorrow on ATS LIVE we'll do a version of: "That was then, this is now" as Carey Bailey (recovering perfectionist, wife, proud mama and Family Life director for her church in Surprise, Arizona) joins us to share an updated version for our
Paradise Ain’t Cheap
I took the following pictures a couple of weeks ago in Seaside, FL. You may remember me irritating everyone talking about my little writer's getaway at Escape to Create and how much I enjoyed it. This first one was hanging in the eating area of one of the little beach side establishments. "Paradise Ain't Cheap"-- I felt sure it had been hung there as an ode to
I Knew Before I Heard It
The image I'll never forget, nor the sounds of agony, as I watched Him struggle up the hill to His death at Calvary. On a wooden cross they nailed Him, a crown of thorns they made in jest. From a precious few came wailing, cheers came from the rest. He hung between two criminals, a sign above his head. "King of the Jews," the mocking letters read. His
When you “can’t get no satisfaction”
As the world wakes around me, this thought settles deep in my soul. I believe that as long as anything else in this world satisfies His children, yes-- even if they are "spiritual undertakings", divine reading, study, corporate fellowship, anything--- as long as anything else satisfies us, He withholds Himself. Oh, to find no other satisfaction that His reality in me.
I Refuse to Grow Up
It's not all I thought it would be so I refuse to do it-- this growing up
Motown Monday at ATS
Hey y'all! Busy day straight ahead but I wanted to share a thought from this morning's dock devotions. I've told y'all how much I enjoy taking secular music and swapping the lyrics for sacred ones, right? Well this morning I rocked to this Motown fav- http://m.last.fm/music/Jackie+Wilson/_/%28Your+Love+Keeps+Lifting+Me%29+Higher+and+Higher?fallback=1 Try singing it to Jesus and worship while you work. I'll see you this afternoon on the radio. ATS LIVE kicks
The All Things Southern Super Show — it’s almost here!
Hey, y'all! Sometimes I wonder how it is that I get involved in the Lucy Ricardo escapades that seem to be a regular part of my life. This would be one of those times
Richard Paul Evans visits ATS LIVE
Hey y'all, I'm having this author of the show tomorrow. Bless his heart, maybe you've heard of him. His name is Richard Paul Evans. He's only had all EIGHTEEN of his books become NYT's bestsellers, four made into movies, and millions sold worldwide. I figured it was the least I could do to give him a leg up, you know? I mean, someone needs to
Pulpwood Queen Bound!
Pink feather hat, boa, tiara, clown outfit, marketing material-- check,check, check, and oh mercy I'm sure I'm overlooking something! Yes, indeed, it's that time again. This weekend I'll return to the Pulpwood Queen's Girlfriend Weekend Greatest Show on Earth in Jefferson, TX to present my latest book, Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy! A veteran of this affair by now, one might think I
Grace Came to Stay
Dear Readers, this Christmas Eve, with a grateful heart overflowing with the recognition of all of our family's blessings, I’d like to offer you a few words from my heart. My family wishes for you peace, joy, and love. Please accept this verse as our Christmas gift to you and yours.Grace Came to StaySweet baby Jesus, Mary held you tight your tiny hands clutching her