Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor

You know that first breath of spring? The way the warmer air gives you goosebumps — the air is soft, full of promise, carrying hints of something new. After months of cold, we step outside, and for the first time, the sun lingers a little longer, warming our hands,...
Courtney Clardy: Balancing act

Courtney Clardy: Balancing act

Courtney Clardy awoke before her alarm clock. All five of her children were still sleeping, but there was another child who needed her. She quietly settled into the dining room chair and reviewed the chart she’d brought home from the Vanderbilt Urgent Care Clinic...
Jeremy Smith: Guiding the flock

Jeremy Smith: Guiding the flock

Jeremy Smith, the lead pastor of The Experience Community Church’s (ECC) Shelbyville campus, has dedicated his life to serving both his faith and his community. Married to his wife, Kelly, for nearly 15 years, together they embrace the joys and challenges of a blended...
Shayne LeMaster: Haven for hobbyists

Shayne LeMaster: Haven for hobbyists

Figurines from your favorite games and movies, such as “Dungeons & Dragons,” “Star Wars,” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” alongside colorful backpacks adorned with iconic characters, such as Barbie and Harry Potter, awaken your inner child as you gaze through the...
Letter From the Editor: From the Heart

Letter From the Editor: From the Heart

IT’S HOLDING the door open for the person behind you. It’s sending a sweet text when they cross your mind. It’s stopping by to say “hi” when they’ve had a bad day. Showing up and showing love is like medicine for our souls. It lets us dance, sing, laugh, and cry...