If It’s Only a Southern Story, We’ve Missed It
Recently, a colleague I deeply respect led a group through Montgomery and Selma, and on to the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana. I’m grateful for that kind of leadership. Truly. Those…
Proposed Amendments to the Constitution
The Declaration of Independence begins with an extraordinary claim: that all men are created equal. It was a promise the nation neither kept nor understood completely, including among the men…
Stew for the Soul: Brunswick, Burgoo, and Booyah as America’s Communal Comfort Food
My first experience of Brunswick Stew came at a place that defied easy description – somewhere off the beaten path between Jackson and Milner, Georgia, far off any highway, and…
Three Things I Learned at Valley Forge
Last week, I visited the Valley Forge National Historic Site – the legendary winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army in 1777–1778 – and came away with more than just…
From Certainty to Wonder: The Preaching Journey of Dr. John L. Kipp
From certainty to wonder. From explanation to exploration. From theological system to spiritual journey. This is the arc of John L. Kipp’s preaching career, a long and faithful vocation that…
Learning Fairness: How Hal Warheim Taught Me to Stand for Justice
I was rifling through old seminary papers the other day – looking for something entirely different – when I came across a copy of an old speech entitled A Prophecy…
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The Shower Quandary: How Often is Too Often (or Not Often Enough)?
Navigating the soapy seas of hygiene in a work-from-home world. It's funny how life throws you curveballs sometimes. Five years ago, the world was a very different place. Remember the…
Before dinner, a view of Loch Indaal
A New Tongue: The Joy of Learning Scottish Gaelic
There's something magical about learning a new language. It's like opening a door to a whole new world, a world of different sounds, different rhythms, and different ways of seeing…
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The Role of Introspection in Southern Rock
Southern rock, a genre deeply rooted in the traditions of blues, country, and rock and roll, offers more than just powerful guitar riffs and energetic performances. At its core, Southern…
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Southern Rock: A Genre That Speaks to My Soul
Southern rock isn't just a genre of music for me; it's a deep connection to the heart and soul of where I come from. It's a blend of rock 'n'…