written by Toni Strickland Taylor was a daredevil. He often kept me on my toes, holding my breath… while also inspiring me. This guy took a big bite out of life. We knew early on, as a toddler, that he was going to push his—and our—limits embracing new experiences and conquering challenges. In general, that […]
More Than a Table
While decorating our kitchen table for Christmas, my eyes were drawn to the undeniable scratches, faint coloring, watermarks, indentations, and dings.
By Grace Through Faith
By grace through faith, I will accept Taylor’s death as God’s will, and by faith accept that God’s will is always good.
The shifting sands of grief
We are grateful to Sandy Jap for sharing her story of loss and hope as we move into the holiday season. We pray her heartfelt, transparent words will be an encouragement to others who are experiencing grief that is often magnified this time of year. My daughter, Jenny Hannah, was 19 years old and a […]
A Surprise Invitation, Pancakes, a “Bigger Than Life” Man, and a Cool Knife
by Toni Strickland The first time we heard the name John Dorman, it was when we were invited to a pancake breakfast. Taylor was 14 years old and had been nominated through his Boy Scout troop to receive the “Eagle Scout—John Dorman Duty-to-God Award.” It was 2008, and the first year this award was being given. […]
Meet Tim Strickland, Taylor’s Dad and Director of Christ in the Smokies
Name: Tim StricklandRole: Taylor’s Dad; Director of Christ in the Smokies (a TSLF ministry partner); Passage to Manhood Camp HostKnown for: His outgoing, friendly, positive spirit What others are saying about Tim: Tim is always far more concerned about the well-being of others than himself, and is one of the most positive people I’ve ever met! Tim’s high […]
Finding God in the everyday, every day
How is God showing up in your everyday, every day? Taylor’s mom shares where she is seeing God at work.
New scholarships in 2022!
When Tim and I imagined The Taylor Strickland Legacy Foundation, it was always with the intent to provide scholarships that represented Taylor and to stay personally involved in those things he loved. We are incredibly excited to add a second type of scholarship this year that was also dear to Taylor’s heart—to attend Boy Scouts High Adventure Camp.
In the Waiting
“Every day I am waiting. I’m waiting for Him. I’m waiting to see Taylor again. I’m waiting to serve and see what God will do next. I’m waiting with Jesus, and somehow that makes the waiting feel more doable.” Read more from Toni, Taylor’s mom, here.
My Son, Will
Any son would be thankful to read words like the ones Bill writes about his son Will. The two attended Christ in the Smokies Passage to Manhood Camp in 2020, the summer before Will went off to college.
