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In Soulful 7 Conversations

Soulful 7 Conversations: With Special Guest Dr. Clay Stauffer

Today I have the honor to interview Dr. Clay Stauffer, the Senior Minister at Woodmont Christian Church, my boss and dear friend! He is an incredible father to three and husband. Clay is also a very popular professor at Vanderbilt University, community leader in Nashville and the author of the

June 8, 2025

In Spiritual Reflections

A Prayer and An Invitation

Hope never gets old to me. And I seem to need hope more than ever. Most people believe hope comes easy for me. If you only knew how I scrape the bottom of the barrel of life for any glint of hope for myself and those I love. I am

June 1, 2025

In Soulful 7 Conversations

Soulful 7 Conversations: All Things (Peri)Menopause

Welcome Back to Soulful 7 Conversation. This is a very special, information-filled and hope-giving conversation for women! The (Peri)Menopause transition for us gals 35-60 years of age presents many uncomfortable changes, symptoms and challenges in mind, body and spirit. Thankfully, the medical community is taking women’s desire to flourish during

May 17, 2025

In Spiritual Reflections

Carry Something Beautiful in Your Mind

Blaise Pascal said, “in difficult times, always carry something beautiful in your mind.” We must become collectors of beauty in any form. It’s our best defense against despair. The mission in life is to fill an invisible chest with treasures that will not fade or turn to dust. They become

May 11, 2025

In Spiritual Reflections

Punching Holes in the Darkness

We go through seasons in life when it feels like the lights have gone out, our prayers ignored. And then someone comes along and punches a hole in our darkness so we can carry on. Often I am the lamplighter, but boy am I humbled when someone arrives to light

May 4, 2025

In Spiritual Reflections

Japanese Tea Garden

Who knew a Japanese Zen Garden in the middle of Nashville would offer me peace and a path forward. Tranquility, as I discovered is a hope regenerator. Over the last year, I have become a regular to the Blevins Japanese Tea Garden a mile from my house. Nature continues to

April 27, 2025