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My paternal grandparents had an old country house surrounded by crop fields and woods in Ben Hill County, Georgia. Every Christmas week, Daddy, Mama, and all my aunts, uncles, and cousins would gather there. This particular year I was about seven years old. One morning I was playing in the yard when I saw Daddy and a few of my uncles coming out of the house carrying their guns. They said they were going hunting. Naturally, I wanted to go. Daddy said no.I persisted anyway. Tha

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Whether we like it or not, we care what other people think. Sometimes that care can lead to better behavior and wiser decisions. Other...

Well, someway, somehow, I ended up with a nine ball. One day, I finally figured out something to do with it. I had an '86 Ford 4x4 truck,...

When we went to the Florabama, the plan was simple: catch Wayne Mills live and enjoy a good night of music. The place was packed out...

Now, what I'm about to tell you was my dad's fault. Completely and utterly his doing, bless his heart. Picture this: Sunday night service...

Sometimes the best lessons come from the most painful mistakes. We've all been there—that moment when our competitive spirit overrides...

We all have points in our life where we get our wires crossed with other folks. What I do as a peacemaker—well, what I used to do—was...

Dad was one that didn't put up with any bull. He buys me a car - a '76 Ford Torino. Man, I thought I was the big deal. Friend of mine in...

If you've ever wondered why life seems to target the kindest souls with the cruelest twists, this story might hit close to home. The...

Mom, Dad, my buddy Britt, and I drove up to Gatlinburg, Tennessee one Friday night. The next morning, my mom casually asked, "Do you and...

I was 18 years old, fresh on the job, and completely unprepared for what was about to unfold. It was my first day working in...

Some sounds fade with time. Others stay with you. For me, it’s the low hum of a hairdryer. It all started when Phillip got sick. And when...

My husband never buys cards. Not for birthdays. Not for anniversaries. Not for anything. So when he handed me an actual card for our...

There are moments from our younger years that get burned into memory so deeply, it’s like they happened yesterday. For me, one of those...

I spent half my childhood absolutely terrified that I had missed the rapture. Every year, our church would screen this film called A...

Picture this: bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, and I'm stepping up to the plate in what could be the game-winning at-bat of my high...

My family has always been big on pranks, especially when it comes to getting a reaction out of my dad. But this particular scheme? Well,...

My dad tested his marriage one time—really tested it. Back then, they had a swimming pool, and a bunch of leaves had fallen in. So he got...

I rushed out the back door of the house and raced toward the rear of the garage. As I reached the garage, I was in total disbelief. It...