Gilland: Beyond sentimental
OK, I admit it: I have always been known as a sentimental person. The incredible amount of tears I have shed over the years during Publix […]
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Gilland: Finding peace in an 'EXIT' sign
Transitions are never easy, especially life-altering changes, such as a move to another city. I have experienced several of these, and not one of them was […]
Gilland: The cost of courage
This past Friday marked the 36th anniversary of one of the saddest days for our nation. That was the day when the Challenger space shuttle exploded […]
Gilland: Learning when to let go of friends
The role that this thing called “community” plays in all of our lives is hard to overstate. I’m not speaking of the geographical neighborhood or city […]
Gilland: Enjoy the view ahead
This past Thursday found me doing something that happens much more often now than in prior years. I have quarterly eye checkups to monitor some fairly […]
Gilland: Capturing the power of encouragement
In my daily Bible reading, I recently re-read the amazing story of Nehemiah, the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes. This servant’s heart was broken over the dire […]
Gilland: A fresh start with renewed hope
Here we are again, a fresh turn of the page on the trusty old calendar, and just like that, 2021 is over. Hello, New Year! Yep, […]
Gilland: Hug those necks a little more tightly
To borrow a line from the Andy Williams classic, we have just come through “the most wonderful time of the year.” This amazing annual event is […]
Gilland: Hope for a different Christmas this year
I have a very different reason for being excited about the arrival of Christmas week this year. No, there is no anticipated gift that is driving […]
Gilland: Thanksgiving that runs deep
Another Thanksgiving holiday has passed. This is one of my favorite days of the year, as members of my family gather together to eat, fellowship, play […]