Rooted in Tradition

By Steven Norris On Christmas Eve, my immediate family of four will gather together as we do every year. Dinner will no doubt be delicious, culminating in a special cake for dessert. Our carols will reach their climax in the most important song of the evening—an...

Knowing God’s Will

By Steven Norris “I just don’t know what to do.” The young man sat across from my desk with his head in his hands. He had gone through a difficult season and the way before him was shrouded in deep uncertainty and a complete lack of clarity. I would estimate...

Cutting and Filling

By Steven Norris       Christmas around the Norris house was quite predictable growing up. Without fail, we would pile into the van and hit the road to visit my Mamaw, a retired school teacher living on family land just outside of...