Gilland: Considering our blind spots
Thoughts on self-awareness and humility.
Faith + Inspiration
Gilland: Remembering a guitar, Gary and God
How a lost guitar turned into a few life lessons.
Gilland: Grappling with Ian’s wrath
Thoughts on God's purposes in difficult circumstances.
Gilland: Contrasting thorns and roses
Pondering the pain of thorns and the beauty of roses.
Gilland: We need each other
Thoughts on the value of friendship.
Gilland: It is true, life is hard
Life isn't easy, but we can turn to One who makes all things new.
Gilland: Generosity is contagious
One church’s giving changes lives around the world.
Gilland: When reality does not match memories
Recalling a search for buried treasure.
Gilland: Precious and Few
Family love is a precious gift not to be taken for granted or neglected
Gilland: You heard it here
How much more peace we could enjoy if we talked less and listened more?
Gilland: Relating to God
Thoughts on Christian worship.
Gilland: Keep pressing on
Thoughts on persevering through life's trials and challenges.
Gilland: A smile goes a long way
It’s more fun to greet someone who appears happy or jovial.
Faith Spotlight: Local pastor looks to build bridges
Preaching is only the beginning of Gerard Duncan’s community involvement.
Gilland: July 4th and free lunch
Thoughts on ultimate freedom.
Gilland: Suffer the little ones
Thoughts on the Supreme Court's landmark decision.
Gilland: A Father’s love, life and legacy
Reflecting on my Dad’s sacrifice, support and love.
Gilland: Choosing faith over fear
A name that would be worthy to appear on any list of favorite characters in the Bible would be that of Joshua, son of Nun. In […]
Gilland: Pondering the greatest gift
We’ve had a flurry of birthdays recently, and what joyous times those are. Having four children, then adding four spouses, then the grands, gives us plenty […]
Gilland: How do you mend a broken heart?
The experience of heartbreak is just about as old as life itself. Going all the way back to Genesis 1, we see that this human condition […]
Gilland: Hope makes a big difference
I had an interview with a guest recently, and he referred to himself as a “glass half-full kind of guy.” I chucked inwardly at that description, […]
Gilland: A life well lived
My family just said goodbye to my dear Mother, who passed away in Indiana on May 4. Mom lived to be a ripe ole’ age of […]
GIlland: A quiet confidence in God
We are all facing it daily—dire statements from governmental leaders, expressions of fear from neighbors and family members, and endless headlines pointing us to even greater […]
Ex-Gator QB Driskel talks UF, family camp
Former Gator quarterback Jeff Driskel had his best season at UF in 2012, when he led the team to an 11-2 record, a Sugar Bowl appearance, […]