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What did life look like for you in 1995? I’ll start – I was a chatty three-year-old slinging popsicles and listening to Diamond Rio around the cul-de-sac of our home in Franklin. My days were spent in a home that loved the Lord and showing that by loving each other deeply. The church was the […]
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Every Christmas my Mom sets out an old punch bowl with a sign beside it that reads “Family Prayer Bowl.” She asks our extended family to put their prayers for the year inside. Then she types them up and emails them to everyone so we can pray over each other. I have no doubt, she
My most vivid Christmas memory was coming downstairs to a boom box. I had been hoping for it, but wasn’t sure my parents would tolerate giving their loud child unfettered access to my own music contraption. As soon as I saw it, I dreamed of the hours of fun my future held singing with my
Election year can be a divisive time. Many voices proclaim they have the solution for our problems. It is tempting to see answers for all society’s programs in speeches, policies, political posts or podcasts that feel like our golden ticket. If you are falling victim to this temptation, I don’t blame you. I have been
GraceWorks Ministries: 2024 Impact Report Highlights This past year has been a remarkable one for GraceWorks Ministries, with significant milestones in our programs that serve our neighbors in need. Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, volunteers, and community partners, we’ve been able to provide vital resources and assistance to families and individuals facing
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My friend recently pointed out “You say ‘seasons’ a lot.” I chuckled at her kind way of suggesting I diversify my language. She wasn’t referring to weather seasons – though I have confessed that the cooler mornings are inspiring my instinct to light my fall candle and add pumpkin spice to my coffee. My friend
My Granddaddy, Carl Whitehouse, was born in a small wooden house across the street from the general store his Dad opened in Kentucky. Carl was a young boy with bright red hair whom I imagined spent his days chit-chatting with his neighbors across a grocery store counter. He loved people. He took that heart for
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Alicia Bell is the CEO of GraceWorks Ministries. She first served GraceWorks as Director of Development from 2017 to 2024. She went to Lipscomb University before obtaining her Masters of Public Administration from Indiana University, US News’ #1 program for nonprofit management. Before her time at GraceWorks, Alicia served in Development at Faith Family Medical
You may be wondering – Why is she the new CEO? While I believe it is a stroke of luck and God’s provision, I do have some experience that will help. If you want to know a little more about my background, click HERE for my bio. More importantly, you may be wondering – What
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