This past weekend my wife and I hosted my brothers and their families for a celebration of birthdays and America’s independence. The relationship I have with my brothers is a special one, and I welcomed the opportunity to have them in our home. My goal with today’s post is not to discuss my relationship with [...]
I spend a great deal of my time watching, reading, and observing the news. I desire to know what is going on around me. This desire is not prejudice, as it includes sports, pop culture, politics, science, and anything my kids wish to watch on Netflix. This desire is housed in a desire to have [...]
No…today’s post is not about a large airplane. The number above represents something far greater than a hunk of metal that takes us to far-off destinations. The number above, instead, represents actual people and the impact you are having on the community around you. Since January 1st of this year we have seen 757 appointments [...]
I hated, and I do mean HATED the game "Red Rover.” I don't know who "Red Rover" is but I would like to punch him in the face. "Red Rover, Red Rover, send Lu Anne right over." For an un-athletic, shy little girl you might as well have shot me. And for some stupid reason [...]
Many of you are well aware that HOPE isn’t your typical medical clinic. We celebrate our medical expertise and the services we are able to offer, but this is not all we do. We, thankfully, are able to serve our patients holistically…mind, body, and spirit. We understand that many of our patients’ needs go far [...]
I recently was asked in a radio interview about Knoxville’s need for a place like HOPE. The question went something like this, “Aren’t abortion numbers on the decline? If so…why is HOPE needed?” This question wasn’t meant to be a shot at me or HOPE. I actually think the interviewer knew the answer and wanted [...]
A few weeks ago I discussed the narrative of our day; a narrative that is destructive to life. I focused on the work of pregnancy centers and putting our pro-life stance to action. Today I want to expound on that and discuss changes that can be made in our conversations as we continue to wade [...]
What is valuable to you? Where is your treasure? Do you find value in your home, your vehicle, your bank account, your family, your kids, your spouse, your animals, or your job? I am afraid that the things we value and hold dear are starting to diminish. Sure we treasure our “stuff,” but do we [...]
Every week it seems there is another story pointing to the absolute degradation of our culture. I realize that many will label this assessment as a musing from a nonsensical prude on our current society. Granted, those that label me as such would probably find very few commonalities with me on just about every topic. [...]
Does legacy matter to you? Do you ever give any thought to the world we might leave behind for future generations? I realize that these are lofty philosophical questions, but we must devote some of our time contemplating them. Our legacy should not be the sole driver or the why of our actions, but it [...]
