One of my all-time favorite works of literature, which has also found its way onto the silver screen on multiple occasions is Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo. Both the book and the more recent theatrical version represent different
Independent Limb Coordination & the Church
Do you know any drummers? More than likely, if you attend our church, you know one or more percussionists. Two of our three pastors are drummers and there are a number of them associated with the young adult group as
Jester’s Unselfish Proclamation
Have you ever heard of the man, Jester Hairston? If you have not, perhaps take a few moments to look him up and enjoy getting to know this great man. Jester was the grandson of slaves and grew up in
Living an Unhealthy Relationship
I have a friend who must remain nameless, but he gave me permission to discuss his situation in this blog post. He’s been struggling in his marriage. It seems he’s just very confused on how to relate to his wife
Living in a Haze of Spiritual Amnesia
Nearly twenty years ago, Amy and Sean McNulty were preparing to leave for their honeymoon. Sean believed that he left his wallet in the car and he went back to find it, but he did not return to his new
And Can It Be…?
Do you know what I love? A sermon or devotional that mentions the Lord of the Flies. There’s something interesting about seeing a person redeem such a heavy and upsetting narrative to the glory of God, amen? Some of the
A Farewell to… Exhaustion
“I’m so exhausted!” We’ve all said these words when we’re physically depleted, but have you been so emotionally or mentally drained that you can’t imagine making it to tomorrow, let alone where you’ll be years down the road in this
Blockbuster & It’s Loss of Identity
Can you think of a time someone lost their purpose? They began with such a strong understanding of who they were and what they were to accomplish but then things got cloudy… I always think of the Blockbuster that my
To Compete or Not to Compete – That is the Question…
Don’t you love a good competition? When your adrenaline is rushing, you gain a renewed sense of purpose. With this purpose, we determine to do whatever it takes to remove the competitor from our field of view. In a race,
The Gift Patience: A ‘Thanks’ to Those Who Walk with Me
Do you know what is one of the most refreshing things in the world to receive, and yet one of the most difficult to give? It’s what you see when a parent painstakingly teaches their child a basic skill in