Written by Tracy Figley | CEO Strong Tower Christian Media I’m still standing outside, still staring into the distance, straining toward the horizon, but I don’t yet see my prodigal…
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Most of us think we know what a national park is. Yellowstone. The Grand Canyon. Yosemite. The Great Smoky Mountains. Majestic mountains, waterfalls, wildlife, and miles of hiking trails. And…
Written by Tracy Figley | CEO Strong Tower Christian Media I was sitting by the pool, soaking up the rays and just relaxing. I was wondering why vacations have to…
There is still time to finish the year well. As the calendar quietly turns into July, we find ourselves standing at an important intersection — not the beginning of the…
What Soccer Fans and Celebrations Can Teach Us about Freedom If you haven’t seen any Europeans praising American hot dogs, free refills, or gas stations on Instagram, Twitter, or Tik…
Garage sales always sound easier than they really are. In your mind you picture a neat driveway with folding tables, some signs, and friendly people carrying away your unwanted items…
At some point, the way you think about your mother starts to change – especially as your relationship with her shifts in adulthood. It’s not sudden, but you begin to…
Early on the first Easter morning, two disciples ran through the streets of Jerusalem toward a tomb. Mary Magdalene had just come with astonishing news: The stone had been rolled…
The surprising history and meaning behind the flower of resurrection Walk into many churches on Easter morning and you will likely see them immediately – rows of Easter lilies with…
Genesis 1 opens with “In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth” and ultimately states, “and it was good.” All my life I have enjoyed learning, watching, and…
It’s that LOVE month again! February is full of quotes like: “Be Mine!,” “I LOVE YOU!,” and “HAPPY VALENTINE’s DAY.” Approximately 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged in the…
Living in an Age of Opinion Overload We live in a time of constant commentary. Opinions are everywhere – on the news, on social media, in podcasts, group chats, and…
Written By Tracy Figley | CEO Strong Tower Christian Media I remember it like it was yesterday. The snow began to fall overnight, so by the time I was up,…
Wait longer and linger. People of today may say this is impossible in our busy rat-race paced lifestyles. Our calendars are full of appointments starting from sun up to sun…
Written by Tracy Figley | CEO Strong Tower Christian Media It feels like I spend a lot of time behind the wheel of a car. My family is pretty spread…
After Christmas, hospitality often fades quietly into the background. The decorations come down; the lights get put away. The calendar clears, and the energy we poured into gatherings and celebrations…
What are you doing different for this new year? Repeating the same thing over and over and expecting different results is said to be the definition of insanity. We often…
December is a time many individuals will hear the Luke chapters 1 and 2 story of Christmas. The story of Jesus’ miraculous birth foretold by Angels to Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth,…
Written by Tracy Figley | CEO Strong Tower Christian Media Mel Blanc, perhaps the most well-known voice actor of all time, was the go-to guy for Warner Brothers. He created…
Christmas is a season full of beauty, celebration, and joy, but it can also be a time when many struggle to find peace. We long to make things beautiful and…
