God put this calling on our hearts

God put this calling on our hearts

“Our mission at Light of the Village is to go into the world of other people and meet them where they are and help them draw closer to God. We are sending two of our kids off today. One is moving away and the other is going to college. It is hard, and sad, but...
Prichard kept calling me home

Prichard kept calling me home

“I grew up in Prichard. I moved to Atlanta for a little bit and then to West Mobile. I wanted to get as far away from Prichard as I could. The crime, the low property values. I didn’t want to invest here long term, but it kept calling me home. I realized I was...
It is an icebreaker and distraction

It is an icebreaker and distraction

“I am left handed and paint the fingernail on the finger I use the least. It is an icebreaker and a distraction. It is something weird enough to keep the scrutiny away. A little flashbang in the corner. In this line of work of serving people, it works. I never had a...
This house is my roots

This house is my roots

“This is my great grandparent’s house. When my dad and mom were dating, he said he was moving to Miami for a job, my mom said what about her, and they were married three days later. They moved back and mom’s dad said they could live in this house...
We got married in a double wedding

We got married in a double wedding

“I got out of basic training and a friend got me a government job in Washington DC at the age of 18. He also had a girlfriend who had a sister. We had a double wedding.” “We have been married for 59 years. We are down here visiting our granddaughter...