About a year ago, I began reading through 1 and 2 Samuel. From there I read 1 and 2 Kings, Psalms and 1 and 2 Chronicles. The life and adventures of David, both as a young man and later king, fascinated me more in this read through than ever before. The Psalms read more and... Continue Reading →
Rival Star
It had fallen from heaven, the Day Star, His love of self, his own image did mar. The Rival Star, called the Son of the Dawn. He was the signet of true perfection, He was blessed with a divine complexion. Even higher he resolved to climb on Decided to rise above, through the air The... Continue Reading →
Adulting
Yes, I had some battle training Sure, I have some simple armor And a sword, but still, oh my word, I didn’t know I was being hemmed in, Thrown in with the lions and warriors. Everyday, life is so draining. I’m here on the stadium grounds, Having to fend, fight, for myself No telling if... Continue Reading →
Contrast
Tonight, gaze into the fire, an orange tentAssembled from lighter fluid, matches,Pizza boxes and some gathered branches.It’s the house where the heat and embers spentThe whole night dancing with some flitting flames.It was a roaring house party that ragedAs long as oxygen remained engagedIn the action, unwilling to be tamed.A fire should serve to illuminate... Continue Reading →
God, Go With Us
This year, I don’t want to step into anything God is not leading me in. At the beginning of this new year, I’m reminded of a passage that I was first taught in preparation for a mission trip, Exodus 33:12-20: Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you... Continue Reading →
Sharing the Secret to the Garden
I wrote a poem titled, “The Secret to the Garden”, in my first semester at Messiah College. When I wrote it, I was learning two lessons that would be very influential to my life and my writing: one, how to write poetry in certain forms,two, and how to be more selfless with my time. Before... Continue Reading →
The Lightning Thief and Christianity
This book has been out for a while but is still relevant today. The series has gotten two movies, despite them not being loved by fans, and has been made into a Broadway musical. Now the author, Rick Riordan, has announced a plan is in the works to make the books a Tv series adaptation... Continue Reading →
You Will Be Found
I listen to a lot of musical theatre, and one of my favorite songs that I would listen to during tough times in life has been “You Will Be Found” from the musical Dear Evan Hansen. It is the final song in Act I of the show. It has so much meaning in my life... Continue Reading →
Anthemia: Kingdom of Heroes
Prologue Alder raced hand-in-hand with Sylvia through the dappled sunlight of Sanctuary forest. They had not heard the yelling of pursuing soldiers for several minutes, so Alder began slowing down, even though he knew their peril was far from over. He came to a halt, turning to his wife, about to suppose what they do,... Continue Reading →
Hamilton Musical Review
Hamilton the Musical: Review Introduction The musical, Hamilton came to Disney+ on July 3rd, 2020. It is the live Broadway version of the musical, which was filmed in June of 2016 in New York City, starring the original Broadway cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda (Alexander Hamilton), Leslie Odem Jr. (Aaron Burr), Christopher Jackson (George Washington) Daveed... Continue Reading →
Workmanship Writing 