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But now, O LORD, You are our Father;We are the clay, and You our potter;And all we are the work of Your hand. - Isa...
06/21/2026

But now, O LORD, You are our Father;
We are the clay, and You our potter;
And all we are the work of Your hand.
- Isaiah 64:8

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there. As I sit and write this today, we are preparing for the family to come visit and have dinner with us this evening. A celebration of the men who have done their best to raise and support their children, still doing so as they are grown.

When I think of that, my heart is filled with gratitude for my own dad and even more so, my Heavenly Father. My thought is that as much as I want to celebrate Him today, I don’t need a day to celebrate the love, support, admiration, and discipline He gives. He is gracious and merciful, yet He is stern and unyielding. He is still molding me and shaping me even today.

My prayer is today is that you will celebrate the Father. If your earthly father has gone home, we grieve with you and remind you that you still have a Father who loves you very much and man if that isn’t reason to celebrate. God bless you all and God bless the men who raise their sons and daughters by relying on their Father. ❤️

(My favorite pic of me and my dad)
(Christy is in the stroller with her dad behind her)

06/14/2026

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations.
- Psalm 100:4-5

On Wednesday, thousands of people watched John and his momma, Frances together making chicken salad. It was an ordinary FB Live for them. Both very happy to be sitting down with their people and making dinner while they talked to you through the camera.

This was not an ordinary livestream and for those of us who watched it, it would shake us all to our knees. Johnny said he didn’t feel good and then fell out of his chair. The agony of his dear momma ripped at us all and helplessness came over us.

Sadly, Johnny died during the livestream and a lot of us watched this unfold. Even more sad, a lot of people have reposted the video on YouTube to profit off of it and that has to be very traumatic for others and especially for his family.

Johnny was judged for his size and even in death, people ridiculed him. It was the worst of society. Me and so many of my friends who watched him have really had a hard time processing his death. After it happened, I sought comfort and talking to others about it did help. However, my greatest peace came from this Scripture.

His momma and family and all of those who admired him are the ones left to grieve and process it all. My comfort however has been in these verses. Johnny doesn’t have to deal with anything. I feel he passed before he even landed in the floor. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and Johnny knew his Lord. I can only imagine how he entered those gates with thanksgiving, praising his Savior.

It’s tough when you lose someone you feel like you know and it’s even tougher when the world around you can be so vile and cruel when one’s mortality is visited upon them. My peace in all of this and I hope yours will be too is that Johnny loved his Lord and he is rejoicing with him today! The Lord is good and His mercy is everlasting and He loves us in spite of ourselves. I’m so thankful for that and my peace is in Him. Johnny we will miss you but praise the Lord, you are in Heaven and we will see you again and when we do, we won’t be concerned about the ruthlessness and pain that this old world can bring.

06/07/2026

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, peace often seems elusive. We find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of responsibilities, challenges, and uncertainties that can leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Yet, in the midst of this chaos, Jesus offers us a profound gift: His peace.

The peace that Jesus gives is not like the fleeting peace the world offers. Worldly peace is often dependent on circumstances—when things are going well, we feel at peace, but when challenges arise, that peace quickly dissipates. The peace of Jesus, however, is steadfast and unchanging. It is a deep, inner tranquility that persists regardless of our external circumstances.

This divine peace is rooted in the assurance of Jesus' presence and His promises. He assures us that we are never alone, and that He is always with us, guiding and sustaining us through every situation. His peace calms our troubled hearts and dispels our fears, reminding us that we are secure in His love and care.

In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul echoes this sentiment, urging us not to be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, to present our requests to God. He promises that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

This peace is accessible to us through a relationship with Jesus. By spending time in His presence, reading His Word, and communicating with Him in prayer, we can experience His peace in our lives. When we lay our worries at His feet and trust in His goodness and sovereignty, His peace envelops us, providing comfort and strength.

I wrote this today to help me find my strength and peace and comfort and hope that it helps you in some way as well. God bless you ❤️ - Brooks

05/31/2026

Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a v***r that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. - James 4:14

I lost a friend yesterday. In the middle of a busy day filming and with so many good friends, I got a phone call. It was one of my close friends Shawn telling me our friend Bill had passed away.

We were between videos recording when I talked to him and found out the news. Shawn said I just talked to Bill yesterday and we were planning to go to the movies on Monday and now he’s gone.

I stopped to collect myself and I thought of all the good times I had with Bill. Bill worked with Shawn and I at Sidney James for so long and I was in Jaycees with Bill as well. Imagine me with my legs wrapped around flags on a cart being pulled by Bill’s SUV down Dolly Parton Parkway trying to put flags out while Bill kept slamming on the brakes. 🥹

Bill was larger than life and had a big personality. Now he’s gone and I won’t hear that big laugh again this side of Heaven.

It made me think of James 4:14 and the fact that it could all end in a moment. Life is fleeting. The one thing I can say about Bill is that he was kind to everyone. He never met a stranger and he always wanted to make you laugh. I hope I can be remembered that way too but isn’t that what we all should want? Just to be kind to one another? It could all be over in an instant. Hug your loved ones and don’t take anything for granted. Bill, we love you brother and we are gonna miss you so much. Rest in peace with our Savior. 💔🙏🏻 Love, Brooks

05/24/2026

He will be like a tree planted by water:
it sends its roots out toward a stream,
it doesn’t fear when heat comes,
and its foliage remains green.
It will not worry in a year of drought
or cease producing fruit. - Jeremiah 17:8

Life has a way of bringing heat through stress, disappointment, anxiety, conflict, and uncertainty. Every one of us eventually walks through dry seasons.

Jeremiah paints a picture of someone who survives those seasons differently. Not because life is easier for them, but because their roots go deeper. A tree planted near water does not panic when the temperature rises. Its source is beneath the surface. While everything around it dries up, it continues to live because it stays connected to what sustains it. That is what a life rooted in God looks like.

Too often we try to survive on shallow roots. We want the approval of other people, success, money, fame, and we want control. The biggest one can be control. Those things dry up quickly. God invites us to root ourselves in Him instead, which means giving up control and fully surrendering to Him. Prayer becomes the stream. Scripture becomes nourishment. Trust becomes stability. And over time, what is hidden underground becomes visible above ground. Jeremiah doesn’t say the heat never comes. He says the tree does not fear when it comes. Faith is not the absence of hard seasons; it is confidence that your source is stronger than the drought. When storms hit, shallow roots are exposed. Deep roots hold firm.

So today, ask yourself: What am I truly rooted in? Where do I run when life gets difficult? Am I planted near the stream, or just trying to survive on yesterday’s rain? God is not calling you to perfection. He is calling you to remain connected to Him. And when you are rooted in the right place, even dry seasons can produce growth. Even in a drought, those of us who trust in God won’t ever go thirsty because He is living water and to drink in His love and wisdom is divine.

So our prayer is this today! Lord, help me stay rooted in You when life feels dry and uncertain. Deepen my faith beneath the surface so I can stand firm when difficulties come. Teach me to trust Your strength instead of my own and remind me that You are the source that never runs dry. Amen. God bless you and have a safe holiday weekend ❤️

Love, Brooks and Christy

04/26/2026

For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, Nor shall evil dwell with You.
The boastful shall not stand in Your sight;
You hate all workers of iniquity. You shall destroy those who speak falsehood; The LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. -Psalm 4:4-6

The Great Commission calls us as Christians to go into the world and spread the Gospel and to make disciples of all nations. Sadly, today there is a falling away even of faithful church goers who have forgotten what our true calling is as a Christian. As Christians our job is to shine our light and be the hands and feet of Jesus. It is hard to do that when we put self before the mission at hand. As Christians we are called to be different than the world. Why would anyone want what we have if our lives don’t lead by a different example? We see so much going on in the world today and it does seem like it’s getting worse. But how do we grow the Kingdom when we are too busy being like the rest of the world? It really is time to ask ourselves What Would Jesus Do and do our best to live more like Him. ❤️

04/12/2026

And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. - John 3:19

There are people out there who love the darkness. People who do and say evil things. Some do it because they are hurt and are lashing out while others simply enjoy the dark side.

It can become very defeating and very easy to extinguish your own light that you want to shine in this world when others work against you to do evil by what they say or what they do to you.

As long as we are here on this earth, that evil will always exist. It’s what we do with it that will define who we are and what we become.

You can’t fight fire with fire. Two fires only spread and destroy. In that same sense, you can’t fight evil with evil. Darkness only creates more darkness.

It’s when the sun begins to peek out over the horizon and the night turns into day. His mercies are new each morning. A new day gives us hope. It gives us new opportunities to shine our own light. Light gives us clear vision and full hearts.

So as you see the dawn of a new day today, simply ask yourself one question. Do I want to stumble in the dark or do I want to have clear vision and shine my light out for others to see?

Jesus is the light of the world and He’s a choice. Make good choices. Shine your light today and help light the path for others. Nothing good comes from the darkness and someday so many will find that out.

04/05/2026

Easter is not just another day on the calendar. It’s not just a day to get up before the sun rises or put on a cute outfit for pictures. It’s not just a day to have ham and mashed taters for supper. This day is the very foundation of our faith. It’s my favorite day on the calendar and my favorite holiday. It has nothing to do with Cadbury eggs either. 😉 Everything we believe as Christians rises or falls on one powerful truth: Jesus Christ is alive.

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” — Matthew 28:6

When the women came to the tomb that morning, they expected death. They expected silence. They expected the end of the story. Instead, they found the stone rolled away and the greatest news the world has ever heard—Jesus had risen.
The resurrection is more than a miracle; it is the ultimate victory.

“Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”— 1 Corinthians 15:54–55

Because Jesus rose from the grave, sin doesn’t define our lives. Shame no longer defines us. Death is no longer the end. The resurrection declares that God’s power is greater than our past, our pain, and even the grave itself.
Think about what that means personally. The same power that raised Jesus is available to you and I today.

“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of His resurrection…” — Philippians 3:10

That means hope for your hardest days. That means new life where things feel broken. That means freedom where you once felt stuck.
Easter reminds us that God specializes in turning endings into beginnings. The cross looked like defeat, but became victory. The tomb looked permanent, but it became temporary. And in your life, what feels final right now may just be the place where God is about to move and give you an even greater testimony.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
— 1 Peter 1:3

So today, don’t just celebrate Easter—live in it. Bask in the hope of the resurrection. Let it shape how you see your future, your struggles, and your purpose. He is risen. And because He lives, we have hope. Dolly said it best, He’s Alive!

Love, Brooks and Christy

03/29/2026

Christy and I went to the beach in Hilton Head yesterday for some pictures and to see the waves. Mission accomplished! 40 mph winds and even the birds were being slung backwards in flight.

I was able to take the scooter out so far with the help of this beach mat. It almost made a road for me to drive on. At the end of the mat was a sharp decline and quicksand.

I had to stop or I would have been stuck and we might not have gotten it out.

The metaphor wasn’t lost on me. The end of the road can come quickly. One day it will come quickly. Revelation 3:11 tells us, “Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.”

Things in your life can change in an instant. Even when the end of the road is in plain sight. Just as the end of the road was in plain sight for me, the return of Christ will be swiftly upon us as well. Make it your goal to hold onto Jesus and don’t let anyone steal your crown. Your reward is Heaven everlasting and that is priceless!

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