Tammy Stephens

Payroll ninja, Christian mom of two boys, chocoholic, shoe freak, Gammy to Jaxson and Waylon.

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

I’m perplexed by leaders who grow harsher, more legalistic and less compassionate in their older years. It seems, at least to my understanding, to go against the grain of aging for a person walking with the Lord.

Unless there is hardness of heart caused by resentment, bitterness, jealousy, perversity or the like, the aging grow in holiness marked by humility and gentleness.

Fact is, we’ve seen too much sin, weakness and failure in ourselves and received too much grace and mercy to be otherwise. Think, for example, of the scene in John 8 where people are ready to stone the adulterous woman. Jesus says, OK, let the one without sin cast the first stone. And you know how the story goes. They drop those stones, one by one, and walk away starting with the older ones. Why? Because they know the length, breadth and depth of their own sins and failures.

Think of James 3:13 where he draws a direct connection between wisdom and gentleness, the latter indicating not powerlessness or eroding convictions but power and conviction submitted to the control and wise restraint of the Holy Spirit.

Gentleness is also fruit of the Holy Spirit. Jesus described himself as gentle. Though he was utterly sinless, he was deeply compassionate, having been tempted in all ways.

Harshness, extremism and a condemning spirit are ill-fitting to the aging in Christ. I have no desire to name names or cast stones or I’m no different from those I find baffling. I just want to say we’re greatly helped by an honest and frequent examination of our own hearts to see if they are growing in tenderness and compassion or in the hardness of unresolved character issues.

[Tammy Stephens @d8tamm]

Jaxson using Gammy's #sundayTODAY mug while Gammy is away at the Today show to see @trishayearwood

[Tammy Stephens @d8tamm]

@WillieGeist you win Halloween!

[Justin McFarland @ThisJustinTv]

"I WILL SPEAK!" Rep. Bo Mitchell has a tense exchange with Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton. Rep. Mitchell was one of several members of the House to spoke about the need for gun reform. The Speaker says that topic wasn't on the agenda.

[GAY4DESEANBISHOP @Knox_Vol865]

“The Heisman is given to a player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity”

[Tammy Stephens @d8tamm]

@BethHaynesTV Best wishes! You will be missed!

[Tammy Stephens @d8tamm]

@robreiner Imagine if Eliza Fletcher had been able to fight off her attacker but had been raped. She would be forced to birth the baby of that monster that murdered her. 😠
How does anybody think that would be ok??

[East TN Valley Crime Stoppers @tn_crime]

Know this person? He's suspected of stealing a 2017 gray Jeep Wrangler at abt noon on 8/19 from the Citgo, Sevier Av, taking off towards James White Pkwy. Recognize him? Contact East TN Valley Crime Stoppers - Call **TIPS, Online https://t.co/msppsTw5gg, or use the app P3TIPS.

[East TN Valley Crime Stoppers @tn_crime]

@Knoxville_PD is asking if you recognize this person? On 8/11 she tried to use a stolen credit card at Dollar General, Pleasant Ridge Rd. She lft walking towards Merchant Dr. Recognize her-Contact Crime Stoppers–call **TIPS, online https://t.co/msppsTw5gg or app P3 TIPS.

[East TN Valley Crime Stoppers @tn_crime]

Do you recognize these suspects? They took over $13,000 worth of cologne and perfume from Ulta on Papermill Drive. If you recognize them contact East TN Valley Crime Stoppers - Call **TIPS or 865-215-7165, Online https://t.co/msppsTw5gg, App P3TIPS.
@Knoxville_PD

[East TN Valley Crime Stoppers @tn_crime]

Recognize this person? On 7/30 Casey’s on Magnolia Av was burglarized & lottery tickets stolen. On 7/30-31 this person tried to cash-in some of the stolen tickets. If you can identify this person call Crime Stoppers at **TIPS or Online https://t.co/msppsTw5gg. Your tip may=$$$

[Knoxville Police TN @Knoxville_PD]

We are investigating a rash of car burglaries that have occurred in the 4th & Gill neighborhood & adjacent neighborhoods over the past several days.

The pictured individual is a person of interest. Know who he is or have info? Contact @tn_crime.

More: https://t.co/IpFcJNzOoY

[Tammy Stephens @d8tamm]

@jakeowen Performance was amazing!

[Knoxville Police TN @Knoxville_PD]

Help needed to identify the pictured woman, who assaulted an employee at the Dollar General on Cedar Lane after she was caught shoplifting. Know her? Contact @tn_crime at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

[Knoxville Police TN @Knoxville_PD]

Help needed to identify the pictured woman, who assaulted an employee at the Walmart on Parkside Drive on June 21, 2022. Know who she is? Contact @tn_crime at 865-215-7165 or by texting **TIPS. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

[Knoxville Police TN @Knoxville_PD]

KPD Violent Crimes Unit investigators have obtained warrants charging Michael Bledsoe, 32, with robbing a 92-year-old woman outside of her home on Sunday afternoon. Know where he is? Contact @tn_crime at 865-215-7165.

More info here: https://t.co/5lBYc3TrUF

[Knoxville Police TN @Knoxville_PD]

If you recognize these individuals, please contact @UTPolice at the email or phone number listed.

[Knoxville Police TN @Knoxville_PD]

Help needed to identify the pictured individual, who broke into the Barrelhouse on Lamar Street and Yee-Haw Brewing on N. Broadway overnight between May 25-26. Any info? Contact @tn_crime at 865-215-7165 or by texting **TIPS.

[David Goggins @davidgoggins]

I seem to annoy people just by doing me. Well, guess what? A lot of people annoy the hell out of me by not working to their full potential! Next time you start to criticize someone that should be your first clue that maybe something in your own life is lacking. It was for me!