Author Archives: jackiehudgins

This 18-wheeler was parked at a local fast food restaurant yesterday while the driver grabbed some lunch. As I put my car in park to grab a few tacos with my friends, the truck and its contents could not be overlooked. On that trailer sat multiple cars that had stories to tell…..miles driven…..sights seen….plans revamped……partsContinue reading “Crushing.”

I absolutely love this time of year. Sure, the change of weather is nice….but I really love football season. I really enjoy watching games that spotlight teams from across the country….whether I know anything about them or not.  Since Nick Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa as the football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, we (AlabamaContinue reading “Inconsistent.”

About five years ago, I first led a women’s small group called “Mesaage in the Messages.” We would gather and watch sermons (messages) from various pastors and Bible teachers, then do a deep dive into what we learned from it. (Awesome group, btw.) Seemed like such a unique thing as we pulled videos from YouTubeContinue reading “CHEW. THE. CUD.”

Regardless of the ridiculous heat on Saturday, a few hundred people gathered near the Start/Finish line for the Smile-A-Mile 5k. Yes, someone would cross the finish line first to win the overall title; others would finish soon thereafter and take home the category wins. However, there was a different sentiment behind this gathering – aContinue reading “HEAT WAVE.”

In July, I had the privilege of joining some amazing people for SERVE Day at Hillcrest High School. Our task was to weed the flower beds, rearrange how some monkey grass was planted, trim some shrubs/flowers, and put down some new mulch. I love to work outside. Sweating is rewarding to me. And I loveContinue reading “BELOW THE SURFACE.”