
First person: Could calmness, intentionality and awareness be the key?
How could I be so calm and quiet amid all the commotion around me, I wondered. My schedule and pending deadlines could certainly rival any one of theirs.

First person: Seasonal reminder to relax into the fullness of His grace
As we mark the birth of our Savior through the Christmas season, let’s relax into the fullness of His grace through faith and allow His light to shine as we go — showcasing peace, love, joy and hope.

First person: Surrounding ourselves with strength of others makes everything better
She had help — the Proverbs 31 woman wasn’t accomplishing all those amazing things strictly on her own. She had people assisting her.

First person: Consider TAB when selecting charitable gifts
Required minimum distribution — if that phrase is part of your life each year, then we at TAB Media Group would love for you to consider helping underwrite the media ministry efforts we are working hard to sustain.

First person: Sharing a little sweetness might truly make someone’s day
Extreme excitement on top of sheer disbelief at his new personal mound of candy — the photo of my nephew from more than a decade ago always makes me smile.

First person: The draw of authentic joy shining from another’s eyes and smiles is real
Alabama’s representatives on this season of America’s Got Talent are preparing for the semifinals — and they are shining bright for Jesus.

First person: Freedom from commitments both a blessing and a curse
Several friends have shared with me lately how relieved they are to be free of the relentless commitments that dictated their schedules throughout their full-time careers and while raising their families.

First person: Life-giving, forward progress might provide the energy you need
For the month of July, I’m using my preferred incremental approach to develop new and improved, life-giving habits as I continue to regain strength from the severe ankle injury last fall.