Sep 13, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Everybody wants a revolution but nobody wants to do the dishes.” A framed print of the quote hangs over the sink in my friend’s kitchen — a stark reminder of the important distinction between ideals and reality. I am an idealist. One of my mentors...
Sep 6, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris I was a moody kid growing up — not unlike many of my late Generation-X peers. On any given day, I might be found in a darkened room with the requisite flannel shirt, ripped jeans, and disheveled hair. Michael Stipe’s voice could be heard pleading...
Aug 30, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris It wasn’t until I came to my current church that I discovered one of my mentors had once served here as Associate Pastor. Imagine my delight to hear a story from a Griffin-area realtor about this man who was so influential in my conception of the...
Aug 23, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris It’s finally here! This weekend marks the beginning of the college football season. Instead of lamenting the reality that college football may be the default religion of many southerners, let me share a few lessons that communities of faith can learn...
Aug 16, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris I am a child of divorce. My parents did their best, but in the aftermath of the split, I distinctly remember being used as a pawn — one parent pitting us children against the other, hoping that we would choose sides. I loved both of my parents...
Aug 9, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Like many parents across our community, I spent time over the past two weeks visiting classrooms, meeting teachers, and attending “open houses.” This year, I am struck more than ever that our teachers are real people with varied life...
